German Mustard Potato Salad Recipe

Creating an authentic German mustard potato salad is super easy and makes an ideal side dish when you don’t want a mayo-based potato salad.

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A perfect summer dish, your mustard potato salad can be served warm or cold making it extremely versatile. Plus, with only a few ingredients, you can whip this up in no time!

This mustard potato salad recipe is the perfect potato salad for paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan lifestyles.

Serve your German mustard potato salad alongside oven-baked brats and sauerkraut for a complete German-style meal.

Other salads available from Whole Lotta Yum: bacon curry coleslaw, Mexican street corn salad, broccoli cauliflower salad, and roasted beet salad.

German Mustard Potato Salad

Summertime is the perfect time for salads of all variety. Not only are they quick and easy to create, but they are also super versatile.

In our home, German potato salad is more than just a salad though – it’s a connection to my husband’s heritage. My father-in-law is from Germany, and every time we see him, he makes a variation of this classic German potato salad.

And now, using my own German mustard potato salad recipe, I can recreate that for our family.

Why This Recipe Works

• One word – summertime! Potato salad is always a great dish for any summer evening whether you are cooking at home or attending a BBQ.
• Make ahead and serve cold, or create it when you need it because this dish works just as well served warm.
• The mix of vinegar and mustard create a potato salad that is not overly creamy like traditional mayo-based salads.

Ingredients for Mustard Potato Salad

Your mustard potato salad recipe needs just a few ingredients and a few minutes of your time. However, you will be rewarded with this different twist to a classic American dish.

• 2 lb red potatoes, cut into 1″ chunks
• 1 Tbsp+ sea salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
• 3 Tbsp stone-ground mustard
• 4 Tbsp chives, chopped

How to Make Mustard Based Potato Salad

One of the best parts of this summertime recipe – no oven! The only appliances you will be needing today are a stove and your refrigerator.

Step by step instructions:

Make the mustard dressing by combining the oil, vinegar, and mustard in a medium-sized bowl.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Chop your potatoes into 1″ chunks aiming to be as uniform as possible (this helps with even cooking of your potatoes).

Once your water has come to a boil, add the potatoes and the salt.

Bring the water back to a boil and cook 8 minutes, or until your potatoes are fork-tender.

Drain the potatoes and immediately toss with the vinegar, oil, and mustard. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Let the salad cool for a few minutes then mix in the chives. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for several hours.

Enjoy! Serves 4.

German Potato Salad Recipe Tips

• You can serve your German potato salad either warm or cold.
• Be sure to add the dressing immediately to the warm potatoes, you want the dressing to soak into the spuds.
• Make a double batch, as the left-overs serve very well.
• Because this dish does not contain mayo, you are good leaving this out at a BBQ or event.
• Opt for different herbs, flavored oils, or even dijon mustard instead of stone-ground.

More Salad Recipes

• Roasted Beet Salad
• Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
• Mexican Street Corn Salad
• Bacon Curry Coleslaw

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