Description
German Potato Salad is a warm and tangy side dish featuring tender waxy potatoes tossed in a savory dressing made from crispy bacon, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs. This classic recipe is perfect for gatherings, barbecues, or comforting weeknight meals, offering a flavorful alternative to creamy potato salads.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 lbs waxy potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes), washed and cut into bite-sized pieces
Bacon and Aromatics
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped
Dressing
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare and Cook Potatoes: Wash and cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Boil them in salted water until tender but still firm, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving the bacon fat in the pan.
- Sauté Onions in Bacon Fat: Add chopped onions to the skillet with the bacon fat. Cook until translucent and soft, about 4-5 minutes, to deepen the overall flavor.
- Make the Dressing: Add apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to the cooked onions. Stir and simmer for a few minutes until flavors meld and dressing slightly thickens.
- Combine and Toss: Place warm potatoes in a large bowl and pour the hot dressing over them. Toss gently to coat evenly. Crumble the cooked bacon and add along with chopped parsley. Mix well.
- Serve Warm or Room Temperature: Serve the salad warm or at room temperature to let the flavors fully develop and the potatoes absorb the dressing.
Notes
- Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes to maintain texture.
- Do not overcook potatoes; they should be tender but firm.
- Pour warm dressing over potatoes for better flavor absorption.
- Reserve and use bacon fat to cook the onions for smoky depth.
- Season gradually and taste as you go to balance flavors perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: German potato salad, warm potato salad, bacon potato salad, tangy potato salad, traditional German side dish