Description
German Potato Salad is a delightful side dish, perfect for any occasion. This warm salad features tender Yukon Gold potatoes tossed with crispy bacon and a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave your guests asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it’s an ideal addition to barbecues, potlucks, or family dinners. Experience the comfort of this classic dish that balances savory and zesty notes in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Boil the cubed Yukon Gold potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, fry diced bacon until crispy. Remove bacon but retain rendered fat.
- Sauté the chopped onion in the bacon fat until translucent.
- Whisk together apple cider vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl; pour over sautéed onions.
- Gently fold the cooked potatoes and crispy bacon into the skillet with the dressing mixture.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg