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german potato salad recipe

A traditional German potato salad made with warm potatoes, bacon, and a tangy vinegar dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: German
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes washed and cut into cubes
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Potatoes
  1. Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Bacon
  1. In a skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
Make the Dressing
  1. In the skillet with the bacon drippings, add the chopped red onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in the chicken broth, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Combine and Serve
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm potatoes and bacon. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and gently toss to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This salad is best served warm and can be made ahead of time. Reheat gently before serving.

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