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German Potato Salad
5 from 66 votes

German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad combines tender boiled baby potatoes with crispy pancetta and sautéed red onions, dressed in a warm vinaigrette of champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, and olive oil. Fresh herbs like green onions, chives, and parsley add brightness. The salad balances savory, tangy, and herbaceous flavors and can be served hot, warm, or cold.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 455 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds baby new potatoes halved or quartered
  • 8 ounces pancetta small diced (or bacon)
  • 1 red onion diced, large
  • ¼ cup champagne vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • salt freshly ground
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • 8 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 chives thinly sliced, bunch
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped fresh leaves

Instructions

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  1. Place potatoes in a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook until fork tender and remove from heat, drain and set aside in a bowl.
  2. While the potatoes are cooking, place the pancetta in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry until browned and crisp, turning as needed. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. Add the diced onion to the pancetta grease, and cook over medium heat until browned.
  4. Carefully add the vinegar and mustard to the onions and cook for 2 minutes and turn off the heat. Whisk in the oil and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Add the hot dressing to the potatoes and toss gently to coat. Fold in the pancetta, green onions, chives, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Bacon can be used as a substitute for pancetta if unavailable.
  • Sliced shallots offer a milder alternative to red onions in the recipe.
  • If champagne vinegar is not available, white wine vinegar can be used as a replacement.
  • This salad is enjoyable served hot, warm, or cold, providing flexibility for different serving occasions.

Nutrition Information

Calories 455kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 15g (75%) Trans Fat 0.05g (3%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 297mg (12%) Potassium 1124mg (24%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 420IU (8%) Vitamin C 53mg (59%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 455

% Daily Value*

Calories 455kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 0.05g 3%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 297mg 12%
Potassium 1124mg 24%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 420IU 8%
Vitamin C 53mg 59%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

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