A German Potato Salad Even Grandma Would Approve Of (2024)

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This German Potato Salad is perfect if you’re into hearty, comforting dishes. It’s popular in the Midwest, especially at potlucks and family gatherings. It features tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and a tangy dressing. Plus, it’s made and ready to serve in less than 1 hour.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• 1 Tablespoon salt (for boiling potatoes)
• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 1 medium-sized yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 Tablespoons water
• 2 Tablespoons white sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard or stone-ground mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (for dressing)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Optional Garnish:

• Finely chopped chives

Instructions

1. Boil Potatoes: Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 Tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook until potatoes are tender but firm, about 10-15 minutes (be careful not to overcook, or the potatoes will get mushy). Drain and set aside.
2. Cook Bacon: In a large skillet, cook diced bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving bacon drippings in skillet.
3. Sauté Onion: Add chopped onion to the skillet with bacon drippings. Cook over medium heat until onion is soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
4. Make Dressing: Stir in apple cider vinegar, water, granulated sugar, mustard, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is well combined and heated through, about 2 minutes.
5. Combine Ingredients: Add cooked potatoes and bacon to skillet. Gently toss to coat potatoes with dressing and heat through, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Add Parsley: Remove skillet from heat and gently stir in chopped parsley.
7. Serve: Transfer potato salad to a serving dish, garnish with chopped chives, and serve warm.

Recipe Notes:

How To Prep In Advance To Serve Later: Cook the potatoes and bacon as directed and store them separately in the fridge. When you’re ready to serve, reheat the bacon in a skillet, add the onions and dressing ingredients, then toss with the potatoes and parsley. Garnish with chives just before serving.

Refrigerator Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through. Add fresh parsley and chives after reheating.