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Bowl of traditional German Potato Salad with herbs and dressing

German Potato Salad

This delightful German Potato Salad features a warm and tangy twist with hearty potatoes, crispy bacon, and a zesty vinegar dressing, perfect for gatherings or as a comforting dish at home.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: German
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds potatoes Waxy potatoes such as yellow or red are recommended.
  • 1 cup diced bacon Cook until crispy.
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion Sauté in bacon drippings.
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar Can substitute with white wine or balsamic vinegar.
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Adjust to taste.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Add as preferred.
Garnish
  • to taste Chopped fresh parsley For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and sauté the onion in the bacon drippings until softened.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  2. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them and combine with the bacon, sautéed onion, and dressing.
  3. Toss gently to coat and garnish with parsley.
Serving
  1. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

This salad can be prepared a day in advance and stored in an airtight container. It will keep well in the refrigerator for up to three days. Consider variations like adding fresh dill or sautéed mushrooms for different flavor profiles.
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