Description
German Potato Salad is a classic dish that combines tender Yukon Gold potatoes with crispy bacon, tangy apple cider vinegar, and fresh herbs. This flavorful salad can be served warm or chilled, making it perfect for family gatherings, barbecues, and potlucks. Its delightful balance of savory and tangy flavors will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly before cutting into bite-sized pieces.
- While potatoes cook, fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté red onions in the leftover bacon grease until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and crumbled bacon.
- Gently fold the warm potato pieces into the dressing mixture until coated.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving warm or refrigerating to chill.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg