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German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad: A Cozy Delight for Every Occasion

German Potato Salad is a warm, comforting blend of tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and a zesty dressing, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: German
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pounds waxy potatoes (red or Yukon gold) cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 6 ounces bacon chopped
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped for garnish
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth low-sodium preferred
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
  2. Crisp bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Reserve drippings.
  3. Sauté onion in the reserved drippings until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Whisk vinegar, sugar, and vegetable broth in a bowl. Add reserved drippings.
  5. Mix sliced potatoes, sautéed onions, and crumbled bacon in the skillet.
  6. Drizzle dressing over the mixture, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. Garnish with parsley. Serve warm or chill for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This salad can be customized by omitting bacon for a vegetarian version or adding herbs like dill.

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