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    Home » Recipes » German Salad Recipes

    Potato Salad Rhineland Style

    Published: Jun 18, 2020 · Modified: Mar 8, 2022 by Angela Schofield · 3 Comments

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    This German potato salad recipe origins from the Rhineland region. The Rhenish potato salad is one of the most popular recipes from the Rhineland. It is a classic that both young and old love.

    Rhenish Potato Salad CollageRhenish Potato Salad Collage

    In comparison to the Swabian vinegar-oil variation, the Rhenish potato salad has mayonnaise as a base for the dressing. The classic Rhenish potato salad is made with mayonnaise and sausage, eggs and gherkins.

    Potato Salad Rhineland Style

    How is Potato Salad called in German?

    The German word for potato salad is "Kartoffelsalat".

    How to pronounce "Kartoffelsalat"?

    Listen to this audio file to hear how to say "Kartoffelsalat" in German.

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    How to make Rhenish Potato Salad Video Tutorial

    Authentic German Potato Salad - Rhineland Style Recipe

    Recipe

    Rhenish Potato Salad Recipe

    German Potato Salad Rhineland Style

    Angela Schofield
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Servings 12 portions
    Calories 346 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 5- pounds yellow potatoes
    • 10 eggs
    • 1 large jar cornichons
    • 1 large nion
    • 6 green onions
    • 1 small jar light mayonnaise 22 fl. oz.
    • 1 tbsp. yellow mustard
    • ¼ cup heavy cream
    • 1 pound Fleischwurst alternatively bologna sausage or lyon sausage
    • 1 tsp. sugar
    • salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Boil the potatoes until soft but still firm to the bite and let cool completely.
    • Cook the eggs hard for about 8-10 min. and let also cool completely
    • Peel and dice the potatoes and eggs into bite sized pieces and place into a large bowl.
    • Drain the pickles and make sure to keep some of the pickle juice. Cut pickles into small pieces.
    • Cube the onion and slice the green onions finely.
    • To a medium sized bowl add mayonnaise, salt, pepper, sugar, pickle juice, heavy whipping cream and the mustard. Mix until well combined.
    • Add the dressing mixture, onions, green onions, and pickles to the large bowl with the potatoes and eggs.
    • Slice the sausage into slices and then into cubes and add them to the bowl.
    • Mix well and allow to marinate for at least 2 hours.
    • Serve as a main dish or as a side.

    Nutrition

    Yield: 1gramsCalories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 15gFat: 15gFiber: 5gSugar: 5g
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    What to Serve with Rhenish Potato Salad?

    Rhenish potato salad is a great side for meat and fish dishes. It is also a hit at every barbecue, buffet and potluck.

    Tip

    Try this recipe with all kinds of deli meats. Have some leftovers? This potato salad is a great choice to get them eaten.

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    1. Love says

      July 12, 2021 at 3:29 pm

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      • Angela Schofield says

        July 14, 2021 at 6:58 pm

        Thank you!

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