German potato salad has haunted me a good portion of my life. My very first boyfriend, of German decent, used to talk about this wonder of the world all the time. Why a teenager would wax poetic about potato salad is beyond me, but I swear, this was a frequent topic of discussion. Every time I visited his home, his father, with his thick German accent, would insist I have some German potato salad. Our friends would tease him about his family’s love of potato salad and their insistence that everyone whom set foot in their home, must eat an obligatory bite of their family staple. Yes it was delicious but what was this obsession? Even today when I hear the words “German potato salad,” I hear it spoken with a thick German accent and I can’t help but smile from my associated memories.
This delicious recipe is for people who don’t appreciate large amounts of mayo in their side dishes. I myself have never been a huge fan of mayo, despite being raised by southern women who consider mayo a condiment similar to ketchup – good on everything. Don’t get me wrong it has its place. I enjoy it on sandwiches, with tuna fish and in coleslaw, but I have never enjoyed it on potatoes. Every time I have ever ordered potato salad at a restaurant or deli, I am hopeful I will be presented with a light mayonnaise version, but alas, this has never happened. All too often I am served mayo with a side of potatoes instead – yuck.
The great thing about this potato salad is, it’s free of mayo, yet still creamy and delicious. It’s sweet, tangy, savory and has a hint of acidity which all together, creates a deliciously balanced flavor profile. I added a few non traditional items to the recipe making it a less authentic version. Despite this technicality, I promise you will be singing its praises. This was a big hit at our party last weekend and since one of our friends is of actual German decent and enjoyed it, I will consider her fondness for this dish an official seal of approval.
Enjoy!
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