Description
A classic German potato salad made with crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and a tangy dressing that combines apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 4 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and let cool. Slice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces once cool.
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and crumble.
- In the bacon drippings, sauté the onion until soft.
- In a bowl, mix together the vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Combine potatoes, bacon, and onion in a large bowl and pour the dressing over them; mix well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for better texture. Allow potatoes to cool to room temperature before adding dressing for better flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: potato salad, German salad, side dish
