This German Potato Salad is one of my favorite potato salad recipes. It is generally considered a side dish, as it usually accompanies the main course. It’s so delicious and so easy to make. It will be a big hit at your next party or family gathering.
Author: Nectaria
Servings: 4-6 people
INGREDIENTS
1 kg. / 35.27 oz. baby potatoes halved
300 gr./ 10.58 oz. slices bacon, sliced
1 red onion, finely chopped
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 green onions, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Place the potatoes into a large pot, cover potatoes with water and season generously with salt. Bring water to a boil and cook until potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile cook bacon in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp (about 6 – 7 minutes). Remove bacon, set aside and leave drippings in skillet.
Add onion, green onions and garlic to the bacon grease, and cook over medium heat until soft and transparent (about 3 minutes). Add the vinegar, black pepper, and olive oil, sugar and Dijon mustard to the pan and bring to a boil. Pour mixture over the potatoes add parsley and bacon, and mix well. Taste and adjust pepper and salt if necessary. Mix again and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve warm.