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.
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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.
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
- 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.
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.
Prepare the Dressing
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. The warm sauce helps the red onions get slightly softened but still crunchy.
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.
Garnish with chopped chives and serve warm or room temperature to maintain the creamy texture of the sauce.
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
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.
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.
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Austrian Potato Salad - Erdäpfelsalat
Equipment
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
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Ayla
Delicious - loved the flavours! Also, so helpful to read the tips above too, thanks.
Karina
Wow. This is phenomenal! Best potato salad.
Jillian
This is the best homemade potato salad I have ever come across and made! Thank you so so much!!!
Gill
My new favourite potato salad recipe!
Nadia
I served this salad with grilled fish, it went down really well. Hubby loved it!
Anthony
Amazing recipe, goes well with everything.
Dorothy
Great and easy recipe! I was looking for a light side dish to go with some grilled salmon and it was fabulous!
Cynthia
I made it! So good! Thank you!!
Ashley
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.
Hazel
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!
Victor
Thank you for a great recipe! This potato salad is a true classic. It's easy to make, and it's so yummy!
Sally
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!
Ayla Clulee
That’s great Sally! I’m glad you and your family enjoyed it. Thank you for taking time to review.
Elaine
Outstanding! I got rave reviews from everyone I served it to
Beren
Great recipe!! So easy and so tasty. Will be making this all summer long!