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Austrian Potato Salad Is A Refreshing Twist On The American Version
By Camryn Teder
A potato salad is a common sight on dinner tables throughout the United States, but it's also a beloved dish in European countries like Austria.
Austrian potato salad, which is also known as erdäpfelsalat, is a refreshing alternative compared to the rich and creamy concoctions more commonly found in the United States.
The dressing for this variant relies on lighter components such as olive oil and white vinegar as its foundation, resulting in a potato salad with sweeter and tangier notes.
Austrian potato salads typically keep additions minimal, using simple seasonings and garnishes like salt, pepper, and chives to enhance the luscious potatoes.
Yukon Golds are commonly used as the base of this dish — their smooth, creamy flavor adds balance to the dressing's light ingredients, which easily cling to the starch.
Other mild ingredients, such as onions, broth, and mustard, can also add flavor, resulting in a deeper and more complex taste as the potatoes absorb all these elements.