Schwäbischer Kartoffelsalat (Swabian Warm Potato Salad)
In short: Swabian-style potato salad dressed while warm with hot broth, mustard and vinegar, with no mayonnaise and plenty of chives. It takes about 40 min in total and makes 6 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Resting
- 15 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 220 kcal
In Swabia, potato salad is dressed with hot broth, not mayonnaise. The potatoes are sliced while still warm and soak up a dressing of broth, vinegar, mustard and a little oil, which makes them tender and slightly silky. It is served warm or at room temperature next to schnitzel, sausages or fried fish. Use waxy potatoes so the slices hold their shape.
Instructions
- Boil the unpeeled potatoes in salted water for 20 to 25 minutes, until a knife slides in easily. Drain.
- While still hot, peel the potatoes, holding them in a cloth. Slice them 5 mm (1/4 inch) thick into a large bowl.
- Stir the mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper into the hot broth until dissolved. Pour it over the warm potatoes, add the onion and toss gently without mashing.
- Let the salad stand for 15 minutes so the potatoes absorb the broth. If it looks dry, add a little more hot broth. It should be moist, but not soupy.
- Stir in the oil and chives, taste and adjust the salt and vinegar. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
Tips
- Use waxy potatoes that keep their shape, and slice them while warm so they take up the dressing. Cold potatoes absorb very little.
- Use a well-flavored vegetable broth, because the broth is the main seasoning. In some regions cooks add sliced cucumber.
Questions and answers
Why is there no mayonnaise in German potato salad?
In the south the dressing is hot broth, vinegar, mustard and oil. Mayonnaise versions are common in the north and west, but they are a different style.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes. It tastes better after an hour, and keeps 2 days in the fridge. Bring it to room temperature and add a splash of broth before serving.
Should German potato salad be served hot or cold?
Swabian potato salad is eaten warm or at room temperature. Straight from the fridge it tastes flat and the potatoes feel stiff.
How long does it take to make Schwäbischer Kartoffelsalat (Swabian Warm Potato Salad)?
About 40 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Schwäbischer Kartoffelsalat (Swabian Warm Potato Salad)?
About 220 kcal per serving, with 3 g of protein, 30 g of carbohydrates and 10 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 220 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
