German Potato Salad (Rhineland Style)

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German Potato Salad (Rhineland Style)

Learn how to make this German Potato Salad (Rhineland Style). Easy to make and perfect all year round, this recipe features potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, and mayo.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Resting time1

Total Time1 45

Course: Salads

Cuisine: German

Servings: serving

Calories: 356kcal

Author: Gabriela

Ingredients

2 pounds potatoes
½ cup chicken/beef broth
6 large eggs boiled
4 pickles
1-2 large green onions or a small white onion)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon dried parsley or a bunch of chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon sweet paprika

Instructions

Wash the potatoes and place them in a large pot. Cover them with water and bring them to a boil. Boil the potatoes until a fork goes through them, but they are still firm. Remove from the water and peel them while still warm.
Cut the potatoes into slices about ⅛ inch thick. Pour hot chicken/beef stock(or vegetable stock) over the potatoes. Allow them to cool for at least two hours or overnight.
Boil the eggs, peel, and chop them. Also, dice the pickles, onion, and parsley if you use a fresh one.
In a large salad bowl, place the potatoes, add the onions, eggs, and fresh parsley if you use it.
In a small bowl, stir together mayo, mustard, salt, pepper, paprika, and optionally dried parsley if you did not use a fresh one.
Pour this dressing over the rest of the ingredients and mix gently until all are combined.
Serve chilled.

Notes

Expert tips:

What kind of potatoes to use: waxy potatoes (see more in the article)
Fresh parsley or dried parsley? Use what you have available. The original recipe calls for fresh parsley, but dried parsley is also accepted.
Beef stock- choose a flavorful one. You can also use chicken or vegetable stock.
What kind of mustard is good? Grainy mustard is preferred. Otherwise, regular mustard is good too.
Pickles - Gherkins are the preferred ones.

How to store this German potato salad:

This potato salad is good for up to 4 days if you keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Please do not freeze it. Eggs and mayo are notorious for changing their texture when thawed.

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