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German Potato Salad

Potatoes are mixed with cut up onions, bacon, and herbs and then covered in a vinegar-based dressing. Serve this alongside sausage for a great German meal!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
8 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 191 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 2 lb golden potatoes about 6-7 potatoes, whole, unpeeled
  • 6 cups water
  • 4 pieces Bacon
  • ¾ cup beef broth
  • 3 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ⅛ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 small sweet onion or ½ large sweet onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp chives chopped
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

Instructions

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  1. Wash the potatoes. Put 2 lb whole, unpeeled potatoes in the Instant Pot with 6 cups of water. Cook on HIGH for 6 minutes with a 6 minute natural pressure release.
  2. In the meantime, cook 4 bacon pieces. Add the bacon to a small skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until very crispy. Remove from the pan to a paper-towel lined plate to remove excess grease.
  3. Use a knife to cut the bacon into small bits.
  4. After the 6 minute natural pressure release, make sure that the potatoes are fork tender. If not, cook for a few more minutes.
  5. Run the potatoes under cold water until they are cool enough to touch. Once cooled, use your hands to peel the skin off of the potatoes.
  6. Use a knife to cut the potatoes in half, lengthwise. Cut each half in half lengthwise again, and then 3-5 times horizontally, effectively cutting each potato into 16ths. Place them in a large serving bowl.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together ¾ cup beef broth, 3 tbsp sunflower oil, 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, 2 tbsp dijon mustard, ⅛ tsp nutmeg, and ½ tsp salt.
  8. Pour about ½ of this mixture over the cut potatoes. Add chopped bacon, 1 small diced sweet onion, 2 tbsp chopped chives, and 2 tbsp chopped parsley to the bowl. Mix. Add more dressing if desired, or keep as is. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Inspired by http://www.mybestgermanrecipes.com/swabian-potato-salad/
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  • You want to use a waxy potato. I used golden potatoes, but red skinned potatoes could work as well. Do not peel or cut the potatoes until after cooking them 
  • You can also use vegetable oil 
  • I used dijon mustard but if you can find it, I would recommend a German mustard!
  • Use a sweet onion. I used half of a large onion, but if you can find a small one, that should be the perfect amount.
  • You do not have to use an Instant Pot if you don’t have one/prefer not to. Simply fill a large pot with water, add the potatoes, and bring the water to a boil. Continue boiling until the potatoes are fork tender. Then follow the rest of the steps as directed. 
  • Traditionally this recipe is served warm, but you can also chill it and serve cool if preferred
  • If you don’t like raw onions, you can always saute the onions in the leftover bacon grease before adding them to the salad. 
  • It is delicious reheated so feel free to make it the day before you want to serve.
  • Potatoes: You want to use a waxy potato. I used golden potatoes, but red skinned potatoes could work as well. Do not peel or cut the potatoes until after cooking them 
  • Sunflower Oil: You can also use vegetable oil 
  • Mustard: I used dijon mustard but if you can find it, I would recommend a German mustard!
  • Onion: Use a sweet onion. I used half of a large onion, but if you can find a small one, that should be the perfect amount.
  • You do not have to use an Instant Pot if you don’t have one/prefer not to. Simply fill a large pot with water, add the potatoes, and bring the water to a boil. Continue boiling until the potatoes are fork tender. Then follow the rest of the steps as directed. 
  • Traditionally this recipe is served warm, but you can also chill it and serve cool if preferred
  • If you don’t like raw onions, you can always saute the onions in the leftover bacon grease before adding them to the salad. 
  • It is delicious reheated so feel free to make it the day before you want to serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 191kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 362mg (15%) Potassium 546mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 126IU (3%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 191

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 191kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 362mg 15%
Potassium 546mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 126IU 3%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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