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German Potato Salad (with Warm Vinegar Dressing)
German Potato Salad features tender red potatoes combined with a warm vinegar-based dressing enriched by crispy bacon and sautéed onions. The potatoes hold their shape well, creating a satisfying texture that is complemented by the tangy and slightly sweet dressing. This salad is an ideal side dish that offers a balance of savory and acidic flavors.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
10
servings
Calories:
323 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
German
Ingredients
- 3 ½ to 4 pounds red potatoes quartered, medium size
- kosher salt
- 1 pound Bacon , cut into ½-inch pieces*
- 1 yellow onion minced, large
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons German mustard coarse or stoneground style
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ cup parsley , chopped
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes over high heat in a large saucepan until water comes to a boil. Season generously with about 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Reduce the heat to medium so that the water is still gently bubbling and cook the potatoes for about 10 minutes or until they are easily pierced with a fork and the skins are barely starting to pull away from the cut edges of the potatoes. Drain the potatoes and cool them until they can be handled. Cut into large dice and add back to the pan you cooked them in to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, cook the sliced bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-6 minutes stirring occasionally. Transfer the bacon to a plate topped with paper towels to drain.
- Add the onion to the bacon grease and cook for about 3-4 minutes or until the onion is transparent but not brown. Stir in 1 cup water, the white vinegar, mustard, and sugar, and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the dressing has reduced to about 2 cups.
- Add the potatoes back to the pan with the dressing and toss to coat. Add the chopped bacon and parsley. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Slice bacon while it is somewhat frozen to facilitate easier cutting.
Nutrition Information
Calories
323kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
383mg
(16%)
Potassium
851mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
280IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
18.5mg
(21%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 383mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 851mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 18.5mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.