Austrian-Style Potato Salad (Cook’s Illustrated)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 15
Austrian-Style Potato Salad is a warm, flavorful, and filling dish
in Side

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs yukon gold potatoes , peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices ( about 4 large )
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 small red onion , chopped fine ( about 3/4 cup )
6 cornichons ( about 2 tablespoons ) or 6 baby dill pickles , minced ( about 2 tablespoons )
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 pinch ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
170
Sugar
4g
Fat
8g
Austrian-Style Potato Salad is an easy-to-make side dish that complements a variety of meals, from a summer barbecue to a winter holiday meal. The dish combines warm, boiled potatoes with a tangy dressing that includes white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and chives for added flavor. This is a great option for those who are looking for a filling side dish that is both savory and satisfying. Overall, this recipe is an excellent way to enjoy a classic potato salad with a healthy touch of wholesome flavors.

Instructions

1.In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, vegetable broth, water, and salt.
2.Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 12-14 minutes.
3.Drain the potatoes, discarding the broth and water.
4.In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and vegetable oil.
5.Stir in the chopped red onion, cornichons (or baby dill pickles), chives, and black pepper.
6.Add the dressing to the warm potatoes and stir until well coated.
7.Serve warm or at room temperature.

PROS

The warm flavor of potatoes cooked in vegetable broth and dressed with tangy white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and chives makes Austrian-Style Potato Salad a savory side dish that is as healthy as it is delicious.

CONS

This recipe adds sugar, vegetable oil, and salt to a dish that is otherwise a healthy and low-fat option.
For those watching their glycemic index or sodium intake, they should be aware of the ingredients used in this dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a great source of complex carbohydrates and healthy dietary fats, it is high in potassium, vitamin C and dietary fiber. Potatoes are naturally gluten-free, and the use of vegetable broth and vegetable oil means that this dish is a good option for vegans as well as vegetarians.

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