Kartoffelsalat is a traditional potato salad hailing from the region of Swabia in Southern Germany. It typically consists of boiled and sliced potatoes, chopped onions, beef broth, white vinegar, oil, mild German mustard, sugar, and pepper. Although the ingredients of this salad are quite simple, they need to be chosen carefully to achieve the best results.

Strong beef broth is the most traditional, but chicken or even vegetable stock may also be used instead. As the salad’s flavor is said to improve with time, it is often prepared a day ahead of consumption. Swabian potato salad is traditionally garnished with fresh chives on top, and it typically accompanies German sausages.

Kartoffelsalat can be found on the menus of any restaurant in Germany, and it's also regularly available in grocery stores.