Can German potato salad be served cold?
I usually make the mayonnaise type potato salad which is served cold. I wanted to try German but I want to serve it cold. Recipes I found serve it warm.
No problem is obvious to me, what am I missing?
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Actually, what do you expect from „German“ potato salad? There are many potato salad traditions in Germany, including mayonnaise based salads that are usually found in northern Germany. As you mention warm potato salads you are propably refering to vinaigrette or broth based salads found usually in the south (Schwäbischer Kartoffelsalat or Swabian potato salad)
It is important that you peel and marinate the potatos while they are hot as the cold potatos won‘t absorb the marinade and will lead to a salad with some dressing but not the desired „infused and emulgated“ potato salad you are looking for.
If all you have is cold potatos, do a mayonnaise based salad, or try a yoghurt based one.
Either way the southern type potato salads can be (and are) eaten either warm or cold. It‘s only in the making where the temperatures matter
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If made ahead of time, this German potato salad can be reheated in the oven, covered with foil, at 325 degrees for approx. 30-35 minutes.Should potato salad be dressed hot or cold?
Toss the potatoes with the dressing while still warm. Warm potatoes will absorb the dressing better and become more flavorful. Add herbs and crunchy things last. Add crunchy vegetables and herbs after the salad has cooled down a bit so that they stay fresh and don't wilt.How to Make German Potato Salad | Get Cookin’ | Allrecipes.com
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Answer 2
You are not missing anything...it's cultural/traditional. If you want to serve it or eat it cold, there is no reason not to.
Answer 3
Kartoffelsalat (with or often without mayonnaise) is often served as a side dish.
Therefore it depends on what you are serving it with and whether you want it to have a similar temperature as the main dish.
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