Ingredients
4 cup potatoes, *
2 cup chicken broth, **
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1/2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 pepper, as desired
Directions
* Potatoes should be peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick. ** Chicken
broth may be either home made or commercial.
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minutes, until tender. Drain. Toss warm potatoes with vegetable oil
and onions. Dissolve remaining 1/4 t 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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We hope you enjoy this Barvarian Potato Salad recipe.
