What is the German name for the traditional potato salad served in many regional styles?

The German name for traditional potato salad is Kartoffelsalat.

Kartoffelsalat is a broad German dish rather than one single recipe. Southern versions commonly use a warm dressing based on broth, vinegar, and oil, while northern versions are often chilled and mixed with mayonnaise. Onions, pickles, herbs, and mustard may also appear.

Regional recipes are an important part of German food culture, so the same name can describe noticeably different salads. German Kartoffelsalat is also distinct from Bratkartoffeln, which are fried potato slices, and Kartoffelpuffer, which are grated-potato pancakes.

Potato salad is frequently served with sausages, schnitzel, or other simple dishes. Because recipes vary by family and region, the stable fact is the name Kartoffelsalat, not one universal ingredient list.