Description
This Old Fashioned German Potato Salad combines tender red potatoes with crispy bacon and a zesty dressing for a savory, comforting dish. Perfect for gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds diced red potatoes (or sliced)
- 1 pound bacon (diced)
- 1 cup diced red onion (1 medium onion)
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 pounds of diced red potatoes and boil until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain the potatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- In a cold large skillet, add 1 pound of diced bacon. Heat over medium heat, cooking the bacon until crisp, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and let it drain on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
- Add 1 cup of diced red onion to the grease and cook for 5 minutes until the onions become soft. Whisk in 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked potatoes. Toss the mixture with bacon and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot, or chill to serve cold.
Notes
You can substitute green onions for red onion for a milder flavor.
This salad can be enjoyed warm or cold, making it versatile for any occasion.
For added flavor, consider using flavored olive oil or adding garlic to the dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg