This recipe is for an easy Potato Salad Recipe with no eggs! Forget beige lumps in mayo, this humble potato salad is not the same boring everyday salad, this recipe transforms humble potatoes into a vibrant, flavor-packed side dish that'll steal the show at your next potluck, picnic, or even a fancy dinner party.
German Potato Salad
Tender melt-in-your-mouth potatoes coated with tangy herbs, creamy dressing, and a mixture of textures and tastes.
German potato salad is a flavorful and hearty dish with tender potatoes finely chopped onions, and a touch of mustard. I add fresh herbs like parsley or dill for a burst of color and freshness. German potato salad is a beloved side dish, perfect for accompanying sausages or grilled meats.
You will also like Pasta Salad, Potato Croquettes, Bubble Potato Pillows, Lentil Salad and Waldorf Salad.
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⭐Why You'll Love It
Simplicity: This recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients, making it easy to prepare without losing any flavor or quality.
Creamy Homemade Mayonnaise: This homemade mayonnaise, made with milk, oil, garlic, mustard, salt, and vinegar, adds a creamy and rich texture to the salad, making it even better.
Versatility and Customization: This potato salad is a versatile dish that goes great with many main courses. You can also customize it with extra ingredients or herbs to suit your taste.
Perfect for Gatherings: This potato salad is a classic side dish, perfect for gatherings, barbecues, picnics, and potlucks. It's always a hit and a favorite at social events.
🧾Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this potato salad:
Potatoes: I love using Maris Piper potatoes because they're creamy and soak up the dressing really well. You could also go with red potatoes or Yukon Gold.
Onion and Pickled Cucumbers: I love adding these veggies to the salad for a nice crunch, extra flavor, and a pop of color. They go great with the potatoes and creamy dressing, making the salad more exciting and delicious! If pickled cucumbers are unavailable, use fresh cucumber slices or diced celery for a crisp texture.
Parsley and Dill: I like using fresh parsley and dill to add a burst of freshness, color, and a mild herbal flavor to the salad.
Milk: I use milk instead of egg to make mayonnaise in this recipe. When mixed with oil, milk creates a creamy base for the mayo.
Sunflower Oil: I love using sunflower oil for my mayonnaise. It adds richness and helps make the mayo smooth and creamy.
Garlic Clove and Mustard: I enjoy adding garlic and mustard to give the mayonnaise extra flavor.
Salt: For seasoning the mayonnaise.
Vinegar: I prefer using vinegar to give the mayonnaise a tangy kick. If you like, you can swap vinegar for lemon juice.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Easy Potato Salad Recipe (no eggs)
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1. Simmer the potatoes in water until they reach a fork-tender consistency. Subsequently, drain the potatoes and allow them to cool.
2. Remove the potato skins and cut the potatoes into small cubes.
3. Transfer the boiled potatoes into a spacious bowl.
4. Thinly slice the onion and arrange the slices in a bowl.
5. Combine sugar, salt, vinegar, and boiled water. Allow the mixture to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
6. Dice the pickled cucumbers into small pieces, then incorporate them into the boiled potatoes.
7. Drain the sliced onions and introduce them to the boiled potatoes.
8. Dice the parsley and incorporate it into the boiled potatoes.
9. Dice the dill and mix it into the boiled potatoes.
10. In a measuring cup, combine milk, sunflower oil, and a garlic clove. Blend the mixture for 30 seconds.
11. Incorporate mustard, salt, and vinegar, then blend until the mixture reaches a creamy mayonnaise-like consistency.
12. Incorporate the homemade mayonnaise into the boiled potatoes, adjusting the quantity to suit your taste.
13. Carefully combine the components with a gentle stirring motion.
14. Place the potato salad in the refrigerator for a minimum of one hour to let the flavors harmonize.
📖Variations
Egg Potato Salad: Creamy and mustard-based, including ingredients like sweet pickles, celery, and hard-boiled eggs.
German Potato Salad: Warm potatoes dressed in a bacon vinaigrette with mustard, onions, and fresh herbs.
French Potato Salad: Dressed with a light vinaigrette made with Dijon mustard, olive oil, and fresh herbs like tarragon or chives.
🍽 What to serve with Potato Salad
I love serving this potato salad with pork chops and BBQ chicken thighs. It's also fantastic with pizza!
Planning a picnic or outdoor gathering? This salad is a must! Pair it with picnic favorites like fried chicken, tuna croquettes, arayes, and tuna salad. It's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Boiling Technique: Boil the potatoes in water until they're just tender. Be careful not to overcook them, as it can make the potatoes mushy and change the salad's texture.
Taste and Adjust: Before serving, give the salad a taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Sometimes the flavors mellow out as the salad chills.
Garnish Just Before Serving: Right before serving, sprinkle on some extra herbs as a garnish to keep them fresh and add a burst of vibrant color.
Storage: Store leftover potato salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume homemade potato salad within 3-5 days for optimal freshness.
❓Commonly Asked Questions
Potato salad typically lasts for about 3 to 5 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It's important to keep it chilled and consume it within this timeframe to ensure freshness and food safety.
The best potatoes for potato salad are waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold, red potatoes, or new potatoes. These varieties hold their shape well after boiling and have a creamy texture that pairs nicely with dressings and other ingredients in potato salad.
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📖 Recipe
Easy German Potato Salad Recipe (no eggs)
Ingredients
For Salad:
- 600 g Potatoes
- 1 Onion
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Vinegar
- 150 ml Boiled Water
- 5-6 Pickled Cucumbers
- Parsley
- Dill
For Mayonnaise:
- 50 ml Milk
- 100 ml Sunflower Oil
- 1 Garlic Clove
- ½ teaspoon Mustard
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vinegar
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in water until they are fork-tender. Drain and let them cool.
- Peel and dice the potatoes.
- In a large bowl, place the boiled potatoes.
- Cut the onion into thin slices and place in a small bowl.
- Add sugar, salt, vinegar, and boiled water and let it marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Chop the pickled cucumbers into small pieces and add to the boiled potatoes.
- Strain the onion slices and add to the boiled potatoes.
- Chop the parsley and add to the boiled potatoes.
- Chop the dill and add to the boiled potatoes.
- In a beaker, add milk, sunflower oil, and garlic clove and blend for 30 seconds.
- Add mustard, salt, and vinegar and blend until a creamy mayonnaise consistency is achieved.
- Add the prepared mayonnaise to the boiled potato. Adjust the amount according to your preference.
- Gently mix the ingredients.
- Refrigerate the potato salad for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Sandra
Super recipe I am making it today thanks!