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German Potato Salad with Bacon

German Potato Salad is a little tangy, a little sweet, and sprinkled with plenty of bacon bits - perfect for a festive family meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: German
Keyword: healthy side dishes, hot german potato salad, how to make potato salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons whole-grain dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 2 pounds yellow potatoes chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • chopped parsley,

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, whole grain mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill with water about an inch above the potatoes. Bring the water to a boil; reduce the heat to medium, maintaining a gentle simmer. Simmer for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft and fork-tender.
  • Drain the potatoes in a colander, and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  • Return the pot to the stove over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the bacon, and set aside on a paper-towel lined plate.
  • Discard excess bacon grease until only about 2 tablespoons remain in the pot. Add onion and garlic, and cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Turn the heat to medium-low, and pour in the prepared vinaigrette dressing. Stirring constantly, cook until the dressing is warmed through and the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute.
  • Add in the potatoes and bacon. Gently fold until the ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving, to allow the dressing to settle into the potatoes.
  • Taste for salt and pepper, and adjust accordingly.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 454mg | Potassium: 744mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg