Vegan kartoffelsalat (potato salad)

Kartoffelsalat, or potato salad, is a traditional German recipe (which is why it is also known as "German salad"), also widely eaten in other Central European countries such as Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Its origin dates back to the 18th century, coinciding with the arrival of the potato in Germany, where this tuber was initially reserved for nobles and aristocrats.

Potato salad is a very filling salad, with a certain visual similarity to Russian salad, since both contain potatoes and are dressed with mayonnaise.

Thanks to its simplicity and the few ingredients it needs, kartoffelsalat is very easy to prepare. It is also perfect to take to work or on a picnic, since it is best eaten cold, and because it contains no eggs or dairy, it keeps perfectly until mealtime.

This recipe is rich in carbohydrates, allicin, alliin, fiber, protein, isoflavones, lecithin, flavonoids, omega-3 and omega-9 fatty acids, beta-carotene, terpenoids, vitamins A, C, E, K and B (B2, B3, B4, B6 and B9 or folic acid), sulfur, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium, iodine, zinc and, to a lesser extent, copper, manganese and selenium.