Potato Salad with Broth Dressing
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Vegan Gluten-free German

Potato Salad with Broth Dressing

A classic German-style potato salad made with tender waxy potatoes, warm vegetable broth, mustard, vinegar, and onions. The potatoes absorb the savory dressing while still keeping their shape, creating a glossy, deeply seasoned side dish that is excellent warm or at room temperature.

40 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 3 cm. Add a generous pinch of salt, bring to a boil, then simmer for 18 to 22 minutes, until a knife slides into the centers with slight resistance.
2
While the potatoes cook, cut the onion into very fine dice and cut the chives into short pieces. Set both aside separately.
3
Put the broth and diced onion in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 minutes, until the onion is slightly softened but still bright.
4
Whisk the vinegar, mustard, oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper into the hot broth. Continue whisking for about 1 minute, until the sugar is fully dissolved, the mustard is dispersed, and the dressing looks lightly emulsified.
5
Drain the potatoes and let them steam for 2 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut them into 5 mm slices and arrange them in a wide serving bowl.
Warm sliced potatoes arranged in a serving bowl. AI-generated image
6
Pour the hot broth dressing over the warm potato slices. Gently fold from the edges toward the center until every slice is coated, taking care not to mash the potatoes.
7
Rest the salad for 15 minutes, folding once halfway through, until the potatoes have absorbed most of the dressing and the salad is warm rather than hot. Fold in the chives, taste, and adjust the salt or vinegar before serving.
8
Serve warm or at room temperature, with a final scattering of chives and a little black pepper.
Finished potato salad with broth dressing, chives, and black pepper. AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Warm potatoes absorb the seasoned broth dressing like a sponge, while vinegar and mustard keep the salad lively and balanced. A short resting period lets the onions soften and the flavors settle without making the potatoes heavy.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate in a covered container for up to 3 days. Let the salad stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving so the dressing loosens and the flavors become more expressive.

How to reheat it

Serve at room temperature, or warm gently in a covered skillet over low heat with 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or broth. Do not boil, or the potatoes may break apart.

Nutrition / serving

259kcal
5.27 gprotein
44.04 gcarbs
7.47 gfat
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Published 9 Aug 2026 · updated 13 Aug 2026