Finnish potato salad and wieners (Perunasalaatti ja nakit) recipe

Finnish potato salad and wieners (Perunasalaatti ja nakit) recipe - Feels like Finland

One of the traditional dishes for May Day (1st of May in Finland) called Vappu, many Finns enjoy potato salad with wieners. Or herring (silli in Finnish).

This is a cold potato salad, which is handy for any party, because you can prepare it well in advance, it tastes great and suits many type of meat, sausage or fish dishes.

Potato salad is perfect company also for grilled meat. And if you prepare it with new potatoes, it is extra tasty!

Remember to refrigerate the salad for 24 h to let the ingredients grow well together.

Potato salad is also popular option in any buffet or salad table, if you are making several salads.

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