Zemiakový Šalát
Zemiakový Šalát (ZEH-mya-ko-vee SHAH-laht)
Slovak Potato Salad
A creamy yet tangy potato salad with pickles, onion, hard-boiled eggs, and mustard-mayonnaise dressing. The essential accompaniment to schnitzel.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Instructions
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1
Boil potatoes in their skins until tender. Cool, peel, and dice.
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2
Combine diced potatoes, eggs, gherkins, and onion in a large bowl.
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3
Mix mayonnaise, mustard, and pickle brine. Pour over the salad.
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4
Fold gently to coat without mashing the potatoes.
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5
Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
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6
Garnish with chives. Serve alongside schnitzel or cold cuts.
Did You Know?
At Christmas in Slovakia, arguments over whether potato salad should contain peas or carrots can divide families for generations.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- large pot
- mixing bowl
- sharp knife
Garnishing
chives, paprika
Accompaniments
schnitzel, cold cuts
The Story Behind Zemiakový Šalát
Potato salad became the traditional accompaniment to breaded schnitzel across Czechoslovakia. Every family guards their recipe, and it is an essential part of the Christmas Eve dinner table.
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