5.0 from 48 votes
German Potato Salad
Warm, tender red potatoes with bacon and onion tossed in a tangy dressing!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 274 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
German
Ingredients
- 2 lbs baby red potatoes
- 6 lices thick cut bacon
- 1 small red onion finely diced
- 3 Tbsp white vinegar
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp stone mustard or Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp + 1 teaspoon salt divided
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- chives for garnish optional
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in a large pan with 1 tablespoon salt until fork tender.
- Drain and run under cold water. Cut potatoes into half or quarters and add to large bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a heavy skillet, cook bacon until crispy about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove bacon from pan and place on plate lined with paper towels, set aside.
- Add onions to skillet and cook about 5 minutes or until tender.
- Drain grease off of onions and add to a large bowl with the potatoes. Chop bacon into small pieces and add to bowl. Gently stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together white vinegar, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Pour over potatoes in large bowl and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately or room temperature.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator.
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Notes
- WHAT ARE THE BEST POTATOES FOR POTATO SALAD?
- This potato salad is usually made with baby red potatoes. They are a waxy type of potato that hold their shape well have they’ve been cooked.
- IS POTATO SALAD SUPPOSED TO BE COLD?
- It depends! Mayonnaise-based salads definitely need to be chilled and kept cold so the mayonnaise doesn’t go bad sitting out. But mustard-based potato salads can be served warm or at room temperature.
- HOW LONG DO THE LEFTOVERS KEEP?
- The leftovers will keep for three to four days in the refrigerator. Just be sure to keep them in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
1458mg
(61%)
Potassium
786mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
24IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1458mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 786mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.