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Classic German Potato Salad (Warm)
45 mintime
Mediumdifficulty
4Servings
—Rating
Nutrition facts
450 kcalCalories
15 gProtein
40 gCarbs
25 gFat

Approximate values estimated by AI

GermanSide Dish

Classic German Potato Salad (Warm)

Traditional dish · German

A traditional warm German potato salad, featuring tender potatoes in a tangy bacon vinaigrette with onions and fresh parsley. This is a staple at German gatherings.

Ingredients

Servings4
  • Waxy potatoes (like Yukon Gold)2 lbs
  • Bacon6 oz
  • Yellow onion1/2 cup
  • Apple cider vinegar1/3 cup
  • Sugar1 tbsp
  • Dijon mustard1 tsp
  • Fresh parsley1/4 cup
  • Saltto taste
  • Black pepperto taste

Steps

  1. 1

    Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and let cool slightly, then peel and slice.

  2. 2

    Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp. Remove bacon, leaving drippings in the skillet. Crumble bacon.

  3. 3

    Sauté finely chopped yellow onion in the bacon drippings until softened.

  4. 4

    Whisk in apple cider vinegar, sugar, and Dijon mustard into the skillet with the onions. Heat gently.

  5. 5

    In a large bowl, combine the sliced potatoes, sautéed onions, and bacon drippings mixture. Toss gently.

  6. 6

    Stir in the crumbled bacon and chopped fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  7. 7

    Serve warm.

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