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German Potato Salad Recipe

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This authentic German Potato Salad recipe features tender red potatoes, crispy bacon, and a tangy vinegar-based dressing. It’s the perfect side dish for BBQs, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. This warm potato salad is packed with bold flavors and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds red potatoes

  • 6 slices bacon

  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Boil potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool slightly, and slice.

  • Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp. Remove bacon and crumble.

  • In the bacon fat, sauté onion until soft.

  • Stir in vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.

  • Add sliced potatoes to the skillet and gently toss to coat.

 

  • Add crumbled bacon and parsley, stir gently. Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

You can substitute red potatoes with Yukon Gold. Adjust vinegar to taste for more tanginess.

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