The average German consumes a whopping 150 pounds (70 kg) of potatoes annually. Much of that in the form of potato salad. This one with cucumber. So let's take a look at how to make it.
Course
Salad
Category
German
Prep Time40minutes
Cook Time25minutes
Total Time1hour5minutes
Servings4
Calories394kcal
AutorElle
Ingredients
1 to 1-5kgpotatoes
2small yellow onions,diced
vegetable broth(200 ml)
6tablespoonsgood-quality white wine vinegar
1/2cucumber,peeled, seeded and sliced
1bunch of chives,finely chopped
6tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2teaspoonsgrainy Dijon mustard
sea salt & freshly ground pepper
Method
Wash the potatoes and in a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and boil covered over medium heat for about 25 minutes. Drain, let steam evaporate and peel while still hot.
Working in batches, slice the peeled potatoes into a large bowl. Add the onion and mix well.
In a small saucepan, bring the broth to a boil with 3 tablespoons of vinegar; pour over the potatoes and gently mix. Let stand for about 30 minutes.
Mix together the remaining 3 tablespoons of vinegar with the oil, mustard , salt and pepper.
Add the cucumbers and chives to the potatoes and mix with the sauce before serving. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Enjoy!