The 13 Best Potato Salads, According to My German Friends

It doesn’t matter what or where you’re eating in Germany, potatoes are sure to be on the table. They can be served simply boiled, mashed, pan fried, as dumplings, or potato salad. Potato salad is one of the most common preparations, and throughout my years of living here, I’ve encountered various regional types—as well as strong opinions about whether potato salad should be with vinegar only, mayo only, or a mix. I figure if anyone can be considered a potato salad expert, gained through years and years of eating potato salads, it’s a German.

So I gathered a few of my friends and asked them to help me create a list of the very best potato salads on our site, and I have to say, I was surprised by some of their picks. There are the classic potato salads of course, but also more interesting ones and simple secret ingredients that can give any potato salad recipe that special something. I hope you find a new favorite and see this as that yearly reminder to whip up a potato salad for your next potluck or barbecue.