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Deli-Style German Potato Salad

Deli-style German Potato Salad combines boiled potatoes, carrots, and onion tossed in a vinegar brine and finished with crispy bacon, parsley, and chives.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
refrigerator time
2 hrs
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 209 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds New potatoes or Yukon Gold
  • 6 ounces thick cut bacon diced
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil vegetable, canola, avocado, etc.
  • 1 cup minced onion
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons flat leaf Italian parsley for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chives for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a large pan over medium heat cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon to a paper-towel lined dish leaving the fat in the pan.
  2. Add the vegetable oil, onion, and carrot to the pan and cook until soft (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Meanwhile, place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring the potatoes to a boil and cook until almost fork tender.
  4. Drain the potatoes and run under cold water to cool them enough to handle. Peel the potatoes and chop into smaller pieces then slice them into 1/8-inch or thinner pieces. You can use a mandoline for this process. Place the sliced potatoes into a baking dish.
  5. Add the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pepper to the pan with the onion and carrots and whisk to combine the brine.
  6. Pour the brine onto the sliced potatoes and mix well to coat. Taste test and season with a bit more salt and pepper if required. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, mixing at the halfway point, but preferably overnight so that the flavors come together.
  7. Garnish with the bacon pieces, chives, and parsley. German potato salad can be served warm or cold. Enjoy!

Notes

  • The key to getting the flavor is to let it sit for at least 2 hours but preferably overnight.  
  • German potato can be served warm or cold.  
  • Leftovers can be saved for up to 5 days and taste even better after a few days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 209kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 11.8g (4%) Protein 8.7g (17%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3.9g (20%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 644mg (27%) Potassium 334mg (10%) Fiber 1.5g (6%) Sugar 4.7g (9%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 209

% Daily Value*

Calories 209kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 11.8g 4%
Protein 8.7g 17%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3.9g 20%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 644mg 27%
Potassium 334mg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Sugar 4.7g 9%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.