Description
German Potato Salad is a deliciously tangy side dish that combines warm Yukon Gold potatoes, crispy bacon, and zesty dressing for a flavor-packed experience. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or any gathering, and can be served warm or chilled. With its vibrant colors and textures, it’s sure to impress your guests while evoking memories of family gatherings filled with laughter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- While potatoes cook, crisp the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet with bacon grease, sauté the diced red onion until translucent (4-5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Gently fold the cooled potatoes into the dressing along with crumbled bacon and sautéed onions until well coated.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and toss gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 22mg