potato salad

25 Pinches
wylie, TX
Updated on Mar 19, 2014

This is a recipe from a German deli in New York and everyone loves it.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds boiled red potatoes
  • 1 large finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • few dash white pepper

How To Make potato salad

  • Step 1
    Microwave or boil the water, vinegar, sugar and salt. Make sure the sugar and salt are stirred well.
  • Step 2
    Peel the potatoes and thinly slice. Place in a large bowl or casserole dish. Spread the 2 tbs of oil over the potatoes and gently cover all the potatoes. Gently mix in the chopped onion.
  • Step 3
    Add enough boiled liquid to the potatoes and onion mixture gently covering all the potatoes. Depending on the amount of potatoes, all the liquid might not be necessary. Potato salad should be moist but not saturated. Sprinkle with white pepper. Can be eaten warm (German). Refrigerate and add 2 tbs mayo after cooling (American).

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