Old Fashioned German Potato Salad

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    528 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    German

Old Fashioned German Potato Salad

German potato salad is a simple combination of potatoes and bacon, but it's the drool-worthy bacon-dijon vinaigrette that leaves you wanting to lick your plate and ask for more.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds diced red potatoes or sliced
  • 1 pound Bacon diced
  • 1 cup diced red onion 1 medium onion
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in 2 pounds diced red potatoes and boil until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain potatoes and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Meanwhile, add 1 pound bacon to a cold large skillet. Heat over medium heat and cook bacon until crisp, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the grease and set aside on a paper-towel lined plate, leaving the hot grease in the pan.
  3. Add 1 cup diced red onion to the grease and cook 5 minutes until onions are soft. Whisk in 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and1/2 teaspoon black pepper until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Pour sauce over cooked potatoes. Toss with bacon and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot, or chill to serve cold.

Notes

  • Potato Options: You can use a wide variety of potatoes for this recipe as long as it has a thin skin that is pleasant to eat. Popular options besides the listed red potatoes include Yukon Gold, Yellow, Fingerling  and New/Baby) potatoes. You can also slice your potatoes rather than dicing them which is a more traditional German preparation. 
  • You can use a wide variety of potatoes for this recipe as long as it has a thin skin that is pleasant to eat. Popular options besides the listed red potatoes include Yukon Gold, Yellow, Fingerling  and New/Baby) potatoes. You can also slice your potatoes rather than dicing them which is a more traditional German preparation. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 528kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 946mg (39%) Potassium 878mg (25%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 250IU (5%) Vitamin C 17.7mg (20%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 528 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 528kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 946mg 39%
Potassium 878mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 250IU 5%
Vitamin C 17.7mg 20%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

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

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