Description
This German Potato Salad is a hearty and flavorful dish with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and a tangy vinegar dressing. A classic comfort food perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds red potatoes
- 10 ounces bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 medium red onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup chives, chopped
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Add potatoes to a large pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and cook until fork-tender.
- Cook Bacon: While potatoes boil, cook bacon in a skillet until crisp. Remove bacon and leave grease in the skillet.
- Sauté Onions: Add onion to the bacon grease and cook until softened. Stir in vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture reduce slightly.
- Finish the Salad: Dice potatoes and place them in a large bowl. Pour the onion dressing over the potatoes. Add bacon, olive oil, parsley, and chives. Stir gently to combine.
Notes
- Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly, as the skin is left on.
- Be gentle when tossing the salad to avoid mashing the potatoes.
- This salad can be served warm, cold, or at room temperature. Refrigerate promptly after reaching room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg