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Swabian Potato Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from the Swabia region of Germany, Swabian Potato Salad is a beloved dish known for its tangy flavor profile and use of simple ingredients. Traditionally served at family gatherings and festive occasions, it reflects the region's agricultural heritage. Today, variations exist across Germany, with some adding bacon or different herbs, showcasing the dish's adaptability and enduring popularity.

GermanDESwabiaside
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
500 g potatoes (medium waxy)
1/2 onion (medium)
150 ml beef broth
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp mustard
salt & pepper
2 tbsp sunflower oil
nutmeg
70 g pickles
75 g bacon (smoked)

white wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while being more nutritious.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: water

Using water reduces sodium content.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be pricier.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness.

1

Cook jacket potatoes for 20-25 minutes (depending on size). Make sure the potatoes are tender, but not too soft, so they keep their shape when slicing.

2

Chop onions for the dressing.

3

Chop or slice the pickles.

4

Drain the cooked potatoes and let them cool down a bit, for 15 minutes.

5

Peel the skin off.

6

Slice them into half cm wide slices.

7

Fry the bacon over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, until tender. Set aside.

8

Heat up your broth in a small pot. When it starts to boil, turn the heat off, and add the onions, as well as white wine vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Set aside.

9

Pour the dressing over the potatoes.

10

Add sliced pickles and bacon. Mix well, cover and let it rest in the fridge for at least 3 hours.

11

Before serving add the oil and mix the salad well again.

12

Correct the seasoning. Add nutmeg if you like!

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

Schwäbischer Kartoffelsalat
Local Name: Schwäbischer Kartoffelsalat

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