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German Potato Salad Recipe

German Potato Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: German
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This German Potato Salad recipe brings together tender red potatoes, crispy bacon, and a flavorful mustard vinaigrette for a delicious side dish that’s perfect for any gathering.


Ingredients

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Potatoes:

  • 2 pounds medium-sized red potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt divided

Salad:

  • 1 pound thick-cut bacon cut into 1/2″ pieces
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 3 large cloves garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook Potatoes: Boil potatoes with salt until tender, then cut into pieces.
  2. Cook Bacon: Fry bacon until crispy, then remove from skillet.
  3. Sauté Onion: Cook onion in bacon grease until softened, then add garlic.
  4. Make Dressing: Combine mustards, sugar, salt, pepper, and vinegar in skillet.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Add potatoes and bacon to the skillet, mix well.
  6. Serve: Garnish with parsley and black pepper before serving warm or chilled.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg