German Potato Salad Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    316 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    German

German Potato Salad Recipe

German Potato Salad has warm, tender potatoes tossed with crispy bacon and fresh herbs in a tangy mustard vinaigrette dressing. Serve this traditional German salad warm or cold - it’s a comforting and flavorful potato salad that pairs well with a variety of dishes. 

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Ingredients

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  • 2 lb Yukon gold or red potatoes* whole, unpeeled, scrubbed
  • 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz Bacon chopped into 1/2” pieces
  • 1/2 medium red onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tbsp Dill finely chopped*
  • 2 Tbsp parsley finely chopped

Dressing Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock or water
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard stone ground mustard, or whole-grain mustard
  • 1 Tbsp sugar or honey or to taste
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper or to taste
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Instructions

  1. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover them with 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low boil and cook for 15-25 minutes (depending on their size), until the potatoes are easy to pierce with a fork. Drain and set aside, uncovered, to cool for 30 minutes.*
  2. Heat 1/2 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and sauté until crisp and browned, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer it to a plate. Reserve 3-4 Tbsp of bacon grease in the pan.
  3. Into the hot bacon grease, add the red onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
  4. Add the vinegar, 1/4 cup of chicken stock, mustard, and sugar to taste. Start with 1 Tbsp of sugar and add more as needed to balance the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Continue stirring for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture has reduced slightly.
  5. While the potatoes are still warm, cut them into bite-size chunks. You can peel the potatoes, but I prefer to keep the skins on. Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl and top with the dressing. Add the bacon and herbs, and toss to combine. Garnish with more parsley or dill if desired.

Notes

  • *Look for potatoes that are uniform in size for even cooking. If potatoes are large, cut them in half before boiling.
  • *Don't overcook your potatoes—cook them just until they are fork-tender. If they become too soft, they’ll turn mushy, be difficult to slice, and won’t hold their shape when you mix in the other ingredients.
  • *If you don't have dill on hand, you can substitute it with chives or more parsley.
  • substitute it with chives or more parsley.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 316kcal (16%) Carbs 31g Protein 17g (34%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 1102mg (46%) Potassium 873mg (25%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 32IU (1%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 316 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 316kcal 16%
Carbs 31g
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 1102mg 46%
Potassium 873mg 19%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 32IU 1%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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