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German cucumber potato salad with sliced cucumbers, potatoes, chives, and vinaigrette in a wooden bowl on blue napkin

Potato and Cucumber Salad

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This potato and cucumber salad is the ultimate warm-weather side dish—simple, crisp, and full of flavor. Made with tender potatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a zesty mustard vinaigrette, it’s dairy-free, easy to prepare, and ideal for BBQs, picnics, or light lunches. Try this refreshing twist on the classic potato salad today!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6

Ingredients

Scale

Base

  • 6 medium all-purpose potatoes (boiled and peeled)
  • 300 g cucumbers (1 long English or 3 small French cucumbers)
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 handful chives (finely chopped)
  • 200 ml vegetable or chicken broth
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Dressing

  • 120 ml olive oil
  • 120 ml cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp mustard (whole-grain or Dijon recommended)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Boil Potatoes

  1. Place potatoes in salted boiling water. Cook for ~20 minutes until tender. Drain, cool slightly, and peel using a paper towel. Slice into half-moons or chunks.

Prep Cucumbers

  1. Wash and slice cucumbers into thin half-moons. Lightly salt and let sit for 10 minutes, then blot excess moisture with paper towel.

Sauté Onions

  1. In a small pot, cook chopped onions in a little olive oil until soft and translucent (~5 minutes). Add broth and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Make Dressing

  1. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

Assemble Salad

  1. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, cucumbers, softened onions, and dressing. Toss gently to coat without breaking the potatoes.

Finish & Serve

  1. Sprinkle fresh chopped chives on top. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
  2. ✅ Pro Tip: For best flavor, let the salad rest for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  3. 📦 Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Not freezer-friendly.

Notes

Nutrient Amount
Calories 245 kcal
Fat 14 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Carbohydrates 26 g
Fiber 3 g
Sugars 2 g
Protein 3 g
Sodium 210 mg
Potassium 540 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: European Fusion, Mediterranean