Schwabischer Kartoffelsalat Warm Swabian Potato Salad
Waxy potatoes tossed warm in a tangy stock and vinegar dressing, no mayonnaise, the way southern Germany does it.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.60 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes in their skins in salted water for 20 to 25 minutes until tender when pierced. Drain and let them steam for 5 minutes.
25 min - 2
Peel the potatoes while still warm, using a fork and a knife to hold them, then slice into 5 mm rounds into a large bowl.
- 3
Whisk the hot stock, vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper together. Stir in the onion.
- 4
Pour the dressing over the warm potatoes and fold gently. Leave for 15 minutes, folding once or twice, until the potatoes soak up most of the liquid.
15 min - 5
Fold in the chives and gherkins. Taste for salt and vinegar and serve warm or at room temperature.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.