Potato Salads

Potato salad is a true classic that should not be missing from any meal. Whether as a side dish to meat, fish, or on the party buffet – potato salad always fits. Here you will learn how to prepare the perfect potato salad recipe and discover various versions of it.

Einfacher Kartoffelsalat Rezept (ohne Mayo)

Easy Potato Salad Recipe (without Mayo)

This quick and easy potato salad is the perfect recipe for hot summer days. Packed with fresh herbs and tossed in a Dijon vinaigrette,...
Kartoffelsalat mit Bärlauch

Warm Potato Salad with Wild Garlic (Ramsons)

This warm potato salad with wild garlic is a fresh and simple way to celebrate spring. Made with tender new potatoes, a tangy mustard dressing,...
Roasted Corn and Potato Salad with Green Beans

Roasted Corn and Potato Salad with Green Beans

This roasted corn and potato salad with green beans is the perfect thing for a late summer grill party. It pretty much goes with...
Einfacher Kartoffelsalat mit Surimi

Simple Potato Salad with Surimi

If you think of a potato salad with imitation crab, then I’m pretty sure you are imagining a mayonnaise-based dressing. And yes, this would...
Kartoffelsalat mit Pesto und Grünen Bohnen

Pesto Potato Salad with Green Beans

This Pesto Potato Salad with Green Beans is the ultimate warm-weather side dish. It’s light, herby, and packed with seasonal goodness. Made with tender new potatoes,...
Potato and Green Bean Salad with Crispy Prosciutto

Potato and Green Bean Salad with Crispy Prosciutto

If there is one thing I love about spring and summer, it's all the fresh produce. Which means there are endless options for salads...
Mediterraner Kartoffelsalat mit Senf & Kapern (ohne Mayo) Rezept

Mediterranean Potato Salad with Mustard and Capers

This healthy potato salad with mustard and capers is packed with good-for-you ingredients. It’s mayo-free, and beaming with freshness from spring onions, radishes, and...
Kartoffelsalat mit Mayonnaise und Ei

Classic Potato Salad

This Classic Potato Salad is a bright, herby take on a timeless favourite. Made with creamy mayonnaise, crunchy dill pickles, fresh herbs, and hard-boiled eggs, it’s...

Potato Salad with Smoked Fish

This potato salad with smoked fish was DELICIOUS! So good, that it will definitely have it's place at our Easter table this year. If...
Spargel-Kartoffelsalat mit Erbsen & Kräuter

Asparagus Potato Salad with Peas and Herbs

With spring’s arrival also comes a very refreshingly new potato salad recipe. One with spring ingredients like green asparagus, peas, radishes and a herb-loaded...
Sage Roasted Potato Wedges with Lacinato Kale Recipe served in bowl

Sage Roasted Potato Wedges with Lacinato Kale

Sage Roasted Potato Wedges with Lacinato Kale are the ultimate side dish—crispy, golden potato wedges tossed with fresh sage and roasted to perfection, paired...
Linsen-Salat mit Ofenkartoffeln

Lentil Salad with Roasted Potato

This lentil salad with roasted potato and a mustard balsamic dressing. With smoked bacon, Italian parsley and a vinaigrette that lifts everything up, this...
New Potato Salad with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

New Potato Salad with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

This new potato salad with green beans and cherry tomatoes has seriously got it going on. All the textures and colors – together it’s...
Spanischer Kartoffelsalat (Patatas Aliñadas)

Spanish Potato Salad (Patatas Aliñadas)

This simple Spanish potato salad is one of the most popular tapas in Cadiz. You can find many variations of this Andalusian potato salad...
Kartoffelsalat mit Kapern mit Zitrone, Thymian und Dijon-Senf zum Grillen

Roasted Potato Salad with Capers & Lemon

Looking for a fresh twist on classic potato salad? This Mediterranean-Style Roasted Potato Salad with Capers and Lemon is light, zesty, and full of...
Kartoffelsalat mit Meerrettich

Creamy Horseradish Potato Salad

This creamy horseradish potato salad is so full of flavour that it’s bound to become a summer favourite! I dare say that even naysayers...
Green Bean Potato Salad with bacon, capers, herbs, radishes

Green Bean Potato Salad

A green bean potato salad is a summer classic! It’s a perfect bring-along side dish for picnics, potlucks and barbecues. This variation made with...
Kräuter-Kartoffelsalat mit grünen Bohnen (ohne Mayo)

Herb Potato Salad with Green Beans

This herb potato salad is packed with fresh flavours thanks to a Dijon dressing that is loaded with fresh herbs. That’s right, no mayo!...
German Potato Salad with Cucumber

German Potato Salad with Cucumber

This traditional German potato salad with cucumber is a simple, satisfying dish that’s loved all over Germany. Here you’ll find the authentic recipe for...
Kartoffelsalat mit Erbsen Rezept

Lemony Potato Salad with Peas

Lemony Potato Salad with Peas! Bursting with the freshness of spring peas and fragrant mint, this spring-inspired salad is hearty, flavourful and a true...

Potato Salad Recipes: A Classic for Every Occasion

How to Prepare Potato Salad

It’s very simple. For a good potato salad, it’s best to use waxy potatoes. These retain their structure, ensuring that the salad does not become mushy. For a classic potato salad, cook the potatoes with their skins on for 20 minutes in salted water. Then peel them and cut them into slices. To allow the dressing to soak into the potatoes, it should be mixed at room temperature and then immediately added to the still-warm potatoes. You can then add other ingredients to the salad as you like. For example, Swabians like to add thin cucumber slices. But a bell pepper or even an apple also go well in the tasty salad.

Wiener Schnitzel with or without Potato Salad?

This delicious salad goes well with many dishes. At the top of the list for most are, of course, meatballs or frikadellen. Potato salad is also a common sight on almost every party buffet. It also pairs well with fish. And of course, with Wiener Schnitzel. Although the Viennese themselves usually only accept coleslaw with their schnitzel.

Variety of Potato Salad Recipes

Not all potato salads are the same. There are many different recipes and variations you can try:

  • Classic Potato Salad: With vinegar, oil, and onions – simple and delicious.
  • Creamy Potato Salad: With mayonnaise, mustard, and yogurt – particularly rich and tasty.
  • Vegan Potato Salad: Without animal products, but just as delicious – ideal for those who live vegan.

Tips for Preparation

Here are a few tips to ensure your potato salad turns out perfectly:

  • Fresh Ingredients: Make sure to use fresh and high-quality ingredients.
  • Waxy Potatoes: These retain their shape and make the salad nice and firm.
  • Room Temperature Dressing: This allows it to soak into the warm potatoes better.

Potato salad is a versatile classic that fits many occasions. With the right ingredients and a few preparation tips, your potato salad will be a guaranteed hit. Let the variety inspire you and try new variations – whether classic, creamy, or vegan.

Discover our collection of potato salad recipes and get inspired to create new dishes. Whether as a side dish or main course – you will surely find the perfect recipe for your next potato salad with us