Description
A classic German Potato Salad recipe that is tangy, savory, and perfect for any occasion. This warm potato salad features tender red potatoes, crispy bacon, and a flavorful dressing made with apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard.
Ingredients
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Potato Salad:
- 2 pounds red potatoes
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or water)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, boil, then simmer until fork-tender.
- Cook Bacon: In a skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Onion: In the same skillet, sauté diced onion until soft.
- Make Dressing: Add vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, pepper, and chicken broth to the skillet. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Combine: Stir in potato chunks and bacon. Toss to coat.
- Rest and Garnish: Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be served warm or chilled.
- Substitute white wine vinegar for apple cider vinegar or use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
