German Potato Salad
This tangy German potato salad is made with bacon, onions, and a warm vinegar dressing—no mayo required!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds red-skinned potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp kosher salt, for the potato cooking water
- 6 strips bacon
- 1 cup chopped onions
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ¾ tsp fine salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 to 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Place the cut potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water by about 1 inch. Add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat slightly and boil for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain well.2 1/2 pounds red-skinned potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces | 1 tbsp kosher salt, for the potato cooking water
- Arrange the bacon strips in a large skillet and place it over medium-high heat. Fry the bacon for 6 to 8 minutes or until browned and crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to paper towels to drain.6 strips bacon
- Add the onion to the bacon drippings in the skillet and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until softened and translucent. Stir frequently and turn the heat down if browning too quickly. Add the vinegar, water, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper to the skillet and bring to a simmer.1 cup chopped onions | 1/3 cup water | 1/4 cup white vinegar | 2 tbsp granulated sugar | 1 tbsp Dijon mustard | 3/4 tsp fine salt | 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Add the potatoes and drained bacon to the skillet and cook, gently stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until hot. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
- Transfer the potato salad to a bowl and add the parsley; toss to blend the ingredients.1 to 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Nutrition
Calories: 267kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 768mgPotassium: 882mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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