oma's summer german potato salad

Name: Oma's Summer German Potato Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 5 pound(s) red potatoes, steamed or boiled in skin; 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 3/4 teaspoon(s) white pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) celery salt; 1/2 cup(s) red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoon(s) canola oil; 1/2 cup(s) beef buillion; 1 bunch(es) scallions; 1 tablespoon(s) chives, minced (optional)

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Michelle London

Gonzales, TX

Updated on Feb 18, 2012

My Bavarian mother has made this potato salad for as long as I can remember. Unlike lots of other German food, which tends to be on the "heavy" side, this recipe is light, cool, and refreshing -- perfect for a summer picnic or to take along to a potluck!

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prep time 20 Min

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yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

5 pounds red potatoes, steamed or boiled in skin
2 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup beef buillion
1 bunch scallions
1 tablespoon chives, minced (optional)

How To Make oma's summer german potato salad

Step 1

Add salt to cucumbers in a medium bowl and set aside to wilt.

Step 2

Remove skin from potatoes when cool enough to handle. Slice.
Step 3

In a large bowl, lightly toss potatoes and remaining ingredients until well mixed.
Step 4

Squeeze the cucumbers in a kitchen towel to remove excess water. Add cucumbers and green onions to potato mixture and toss lightly.
Step 5

If desired, garnish with minced chives.
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