German Potato Salad
This authentic German potato salad recipe offers a refreshing and delicious alternative to the creamy, cold potato salads you may be used to. This dish is famous for its unique, warm, and tangy dressing made from a flavorful combination of bacon, onions, vinegar, and sugar.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Wada Farms Small Potatoes quartered
- 6 slices bacon plus 4 for garnish
- 1 small onion diced
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Place the quartered potatoes in a large pot and add water to cover by 1 to 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, which should take about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set them aside to cool slightly.
- Cook the Bacon and Onion: While the potatoes are cooking, place the bacon and diced onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning as needed, until the bacon is browned and crisp and the onions are translucent.
- Prepare the Dressing: Once the bacon and onions are cooked, add the vinegar, sugar, water, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the warm bacon and onion mixture over the cooked potatoes. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until everything is heated through. Transfer the warm potato salad to a serving dish and top with crumbled bacon and fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately while warm.
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Nutrition
Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 0.5mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg