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German Potato Salad
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German Potato Salad

This German Potato Salad is savory, tangy, and full of hearty flavor—perfect served warm or chilled!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine German
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
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Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 185kcal
Author Weatherly Becker-Gottlieb

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds small potatoes washed and halved
  • 6 slices of bacon chopped
  • 1 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more for seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside on a paper towel to drain, reserving the bacon fat in the skillet.
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  • Sauté the chopped onion in the reserved bacon fat until translucent and slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
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  • Stir in the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper through the onions. Cook for another 2 minutes to combine the flavors.
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  • Add the cooked potatoes to the skillet and toss to coat with the dressing. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until the potatoes have absorbed the dressing.
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  • Remove from heat, gently fold in the crispy bacon and fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 747mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg