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German Potato Salad

A tangy and warm potato salad with a bacon vinaigrette.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Difficulty

Easy

Skills Required

None

Ingredients & Nutrition

350 kcal

Calories

10g

Protein

15g

Fat

45g

Carbs

4g

Fiber

8g

Sugar

400mg

Sodium

  • 2 lbs Potatoes (Yukon Gold or red)
  • 6 slices, chopped Bacon
  • 1, chopped Onion
  • 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/4 cup, chopped Fresh Parsley

Equipment Needed

Let AI Suggest Variations

  • Add sliced celery for extra crunch.
  • Use a different type of vinegar, like white wine vinegar.
  • Add a hard-boiled egg.
  • Make it vegetarian by omitting the bacon and using olive oil.

Instructions:

1. Boil potatoes until tender. Drain, let cool slightly, then peel and slice.

2. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, leaving the drippings in the pan.

3. Sauté the onion in the bacon drippings until tender.

4. Stir in vinegar, water, sugar, and mustard. Bring to a boil.

5. Pour the hot dressing over the sliced potatoes. Add the crumbled bacon and parsley. Toss gently to combine.

6. Serve warm or at room temperature.