German Potato Salad
German potato salad is served warm, sprinkled with crispy bacon and tossed in a tangy mustard vinaigrette dressing.
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds small baby potatoes red, Yukon gold
- 8 ounces bacon 1/2 of a standard package
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoon coarse grain mustard or dijon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dry dill
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. While the water is heating, quarter or slice the potatoes. When the water comes to a boil, add the potatoes and cook until you can pierce them with a fork but not to the point where they are mushy or falling apart. Drain the potatoes and run some cold water over them.
- While the potatoes are cooking/cooling, cut 6 ounces of bacon into bite-sized pieces. Place the bacon in a cold skillet and then turn the heat up to medium and cook until the bacon is crispy.
- While the bacon is cooking, whisk together the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, pepper, and mustard. Set aside. Remove the bacon from the skillet with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the drippings in the pan.
- Add minced onion and garlic and cook until fragrant and the onions are translucent.
- Add the vinegar/mustard mixture and turn the heat to high. Cook on high for about 3 minutes or until the dressing has reduced by about 1/3. Remove from heat and add the cooked potatoes.
- Gently toss the potatoes in the dressing and let it stand for about 5 minutes. Add the bacon and dill and gently toss again. Give it a taste and add additional salt as needed, and then transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs and serve immediately.
Notes
This potato salad is meant to be eaten warm, but I actually really enjoy the leftovers cold as well.
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.04g, Cholesterol: 19mg, Sodium: 297mg, Potassium: 586mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 20IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 18mg, Iron: 1mg
Calories: 209kcal
Cost: 10
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