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    Cooking Gorgeous » All Recipes » Side Dishes

    Austrian Potato Salad (Erdäpfelsalat)

    Published: Apr 21, 2021 · Modified: Dec 6, 2022 by Ayla Clulee · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Erdäpfelsalat is a deliciously warm Austrian Potato Salad consisting of potatoes, chicken stock, vinegar, onions, and mustard. It is definitely the most popular companion of the Authentic Wiener Schnitzel but also is a great side dish to serve with roasts, BBQ, or grilled meat along with some lambs lettuce, or rocket leaves. This authentic Erdäpfelsalat recipe is much lighter and healthier than the American version as it doesn't contain any mayo.

    austrian potato salad recipe
    Austrian Potato Salad served with lamb lettuce
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    • Why This Recipe Works?
    • Ingredients and Substitutes
    • Step-by-step Instructions
    • Top Tips From the Chef
    • What to Serve with Austrian Potato Salad - Erdäpfelsalat
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Related Recipes
    • Austrian Potato Salad - Erdäpfelsalat

    This delicious warm Austrian Potato Salad has a tangy and refreshing flavor thanks to mustard, vinegar, and chicken stock. It is creamy but loose, with chunks of potato that keep their shape but are also very tender. 

    potato salad is garnished with chives and serve with rocket leaves

    The best way to serve this tangy potato salad is to serve it within a few hours of preparation and it is best when served warm or at room temperature. The leftovers will keep fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Why This Recipe Works?

    • Austrian Potato Salad - Erdäpfelsalat is a very easy recipe to follow with step-by-step pictures and instructions.
    • This warm salad has no mayo in its dressing which makes it a healthier option.
    • It is tangy and refreshing, a perfect accompaniment to grilled fish or meat dishes such as Turkish Grilled Lamb Kofta - Izgara Kofte, Adana Kebap (Adana Kofte), and Lamb Shish Kebab.
    • This no-mayo potato salad is full of flavor thanks to ingredients like mustard, fresh chives, red onion, vinegar, and chicken stock.

    Ingredients and Substitutes

    Labelled picture of ingredients for potato salad
    • Potatoes - Waxed potatoes such as Charlotte, Maris Piper, or Jersey Royals are best for this warm salad as they keep their shape and firm texture when they are cooked.
    • Red Onions - You can substitute them with shallots.
    • Chicken or beef stock - The best option is to use homemade stock. You can make your own at home (here are some recipes Easy Chicken Stock (Bone Broth) and Homemade Beef Stock ) or buy a good quality one from shops.
    • Apple cider vinegar - It adds a sharp&tangy flavor to the salad. You can substitute it with white wine vinegar, lemon juice, or rice vinegar.
    • Dijon Mustard - You can substitute it with yellow mustard. Dijon mustard tastes tangier and a little spicier than yellow mustard so you might need to add a bit of extra vinegar to balance the tanginess.
    • Vegetable oil - Use fresh vegetable oil that doesn’t have any off-flavors. Substitute it with sunflower or rapeseed oil.
    • Sugar - It helps to balance the acidity of the dressing. Adjust the amount to your taste&preference.

    Step-by-step Instructions

    It is very easy to make this creamy Austrian Potato Salad. To achieve the best results, you need to follow a few simple steps:

    Cook the Potatoes

    Peel and cut the potatoes into 2 cm - 3 cm (1") cubes or slice them 1.5 cm - 2 cm (1.8") thickness if you like.

    Peel the potatoes and cut them in cubes

    Place them in a pan with cold water over medium heat and bring them to a boil. Lower the heat and gently simmer until the potatoes are cooked.

    the potatoes are placed in a pan with water and cook until soft

    Prepare the Dressing

    In a small saucepan, combine the stock, vinegar, mustard, salt, sugar, pepper, and vegetable oil.

    all the sauce ingredients are placed in a saucepan

    Gently warm the sauce on low heat until the sugar resolves, remove from the heat and add the red onions. The warm sauce helps the red onions get slightly softened but still crunchy.

    The shallots/red onions are added to the warm sauce

    Combine and Serve

    Add the sauce to the potatoes and gently stir to combine all the ingredients until the starch from the potatoes starts to thicken the sauce. Check the seasoning and add more salt or vinegar if needed.

    the dressing is combined with the cooked to potatoes

    Garnish with chopped chives and serve warm or room temperature to maintain the creamy texture of the sauce.

    warm potato salad served in a bowl

    Scroll down to the recipe card for the full, printable recipe!

    Top Tips From the Chef

    • Cut the potatoes uniformly sized to ensure that they cook evenly.
    • Start cooking the potatoes with cold water, bring the pan to a boil and lower the heat. Let the potatoes gently simmer, do not let them boil!
    • Add the dressing to the potatoes while they are still hot and losing moisture through steam.

    What to Serve with Austrian Potato Salad - Erdäpfelsalat

    This delicious warm salad has a tangy and refreshing flavor and pairs perfectly with most of meat, chicken, or fish dishes.

    Why not try it with Izmir Kofte (Smyrna Meatballs), Cheesy Baked Shrimp (Karides Guvec), Mince Beef Pie, BBQ Garlic Butter Prawns, Tavuk Sote - Turkish Chicken Sauté or Aubergine Meatball Wraps(Islim Kebabi)?

    Recipe FAQs

    How to store the leftovers?

    Although it is best when served warm or at room temperature on the day it is prepared, the leftovers will keep fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    What's the difference between Austrian Potato Salad and American Potato Salad?

    Austrian-style Potato Salad - Erdäpfelsalat is flavored with vinegar and chicken stock-based dressing and is usually served warm or at room temperature.
    American potato salad is usually tossed in a mayonnaise-based dressing and served cold.

    Related Recipes

    For more delicious salad recipes why not try:

    • Spicy Thai Mango Salad
    • Lebanese Fattoush Salad
    • Russian Salad (Olivier Salad)
    • Fasulye Piyaz (Turkish Bean Salad)

    Did you make this recipe? Please let me know how it turned out! Leave a comment below and tag @cookingorgeous on Instagram and hashtag it #cookingorgeous.

    I hope you enjoy the process of making this warm, tangy, and healthy no mayo Austrian Potato Salad - Erdäpfelsalat as much as you enjoy eating it! 🙂 

    Bon appétit! / Afiyet olsun!

    Austrian potato salad served with rocket leaves

    Austrian Potato Salad - Erdäpfelsalat

    Ayla Clulee
    Erdäpfelsalat is a deliciously warm Austrian Potato Salad consisting of potatoes, chicken stock, vinegar, onions, and mustard
    5 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Austrian, German
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 244 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Sharp knife
    • 1 kitchen scale
    • 1 peeler
    • 1 Measuring cups
    • 1 Saucepan

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 750 g Waxy potato such as Charlotte, Maris Piper or Jersey Royals
    • 150 ml chicken stock or beef stock
    • 50 ml apple cider vinegar
    • 1 ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoon sugar
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 medium red onion (diced)
    • chopped chives (to garnish)

    Instructions
     

    • Peel and cut the potatoes into 2 cm- 3 cm cubes or slice them with 1.5 cm - 2 cm thickness if you prefer.
    • Place the cubed or sliced potatoes in a pan with cold water over medium heat and bring to a boil.
    • Lower the heat and gently simmer until the potatoes are cooked.
    • While the potatoes are cooking, start preparing the sauce.
    • In a small saucepan, combine the stock, vinegar, mustard, salt, sugar, pepper, and vegetable oil.
    • Gently warm the sauce on low heat until the sugar resolves, remove from the heat and add the red onions.
    • When the potatoes are cooked, drain the water and place the potatoes in a large bowl.
    • Add the sauce to the potatoes and gently stir to combine all the ingredients until the starch from the potatoes starts to thicken the sauce.
    • Check the seasoning and add more salt or vinegar if needed.
    • Garnish with chopped chives and serve warm or room temperature to maintain the creamy texture of the sauce.

    Notes

    • Cut the potatoes uniformly sized to ensure that they cook evenly.
    • Start cooking the potatoes with cold water, bring the pan to a boil and lower the heat. Let the potatoes gently simmer, do not let them boil!
    • Add the dressing to the potatoes while they are still hot and losing moisture through steam.
    • Although it is best when served warm or at room temperature on the day it is prepared, the leftovers will keep fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1293mgPotassium: 889mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Ayla

      August 03, 2021 at 3:18 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious - loved the flavours! Also, so helpful to read the tips above too, thanks.

      Reply
    2. Karina

      March 24, 2022 at 5:57 am

      5 stars
      Wow. This is phenomenal! Best potato salad.

      Reply
    3. Jillian

      March 25, 2022 at 5:11 am

      5 stars
      This is the best homemade potato salad I have ever come across and made! Thank you so so much!!!

      Reply
    4. Gill

      March 26, 2022 at 4:00 am

      5 stars
      My new favourite potato salad recipe!

      Reply
    5. Nadia

      March 27, 2022 at 4:23 am

      5 stars
      I served this salad with grilled fish, it went down really well. Hubby loved it!

      Reply
    6. Anthony

      March 31, 2022 at 3:49 am

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe, goes well with everything.

      Reply
    7. Dorothy

      April 02, 2022 at 4:55 am

      5 stars
      Great and easy recipe! I was looking for a light side dish to go with some grilled salmon and it was fabulous!

      Reply
    8. Cynthia

      April 08, 2022 at 4:14 am

      5 stars
      I made it! So good! Thank you!!

      Reply
    9. Ashley

      April 10, 2022 at 5:02 am

      5 stars
      Loved this. The flavour is outstanding. This is a such a great summer salad and it pairs well with grilled chicken or steak. And very easy to make.

      Reply
    10. Hazel

      April 11, 2022 at 5:02 am

      5 stars
      I didn’t think I would ever be able to enjoy a potato salad as much as the old mayo classic. I was wrong! I made exactly as recipe suggests and it was delicious!! Everyone enjoyed. Next time I am doubling!

      Reply
    11. Victor

      April 19, 2022 at 5:03 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for a great recipe! This potato salad is a true classic. It's easy to make, and it's so yummy!

      Reply
    12. Sally

      April 23, 2022 at 2:36 am

      5 stars
      Such an authentic Austrian potato salad. The flavour is exactly as I remember my friends used to serve me when I lived in Austria. Healthy ingredients and packed full of flavour. It’s a regular now for my own Aussie family. We can’t eat potato salad any other way anymore! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Ayla Clulee

        April 23, 2022 at 5:16 am

        That’s great Sally! I’m glad you and your family enjoyed it. Thank you for taking time to review.

        Reply
    13. Elaine

      April 24, 2022 at 5:26 am

      5 stars
      Outstanding! I got rave reviews from everyone I served it to

      Reply
    14. Beren

      April 26, 2022 at 4:27 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe!! So easy and so tasty. Will be making this all summer long!

      Reply

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