4 cup potatoes, *
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup onion, chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 cup chicken broth, **
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 tsp sugar
1 pepper, as desired
Directions
* Potatoes should be peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick. ** Chicken
broth may be either home made or commercial.
Boil potatoes in broth with 1/4 ts salt for 5 to 8 minutes, until
tender. Drain. Toss warm potatoes with vegetable oil and onions.
Dissolve remaining 1/4 ts salt and the sugar in lemon juice. Pour
over potatoes. Marinate salad 1 to 2 hours before serving. Serve at
room temperature.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: German; Potato; Salad; Vegetable
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