Description
Savor the delightful flavors of this German potato salad, where tender potatoes meet crispy bacon in a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family gatherings, this versatile dish can be enjoyed warm or cold. With its vibrant ingredients and comforting taste, it promises to be a memorable addition to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds waxy potatoes (such as Yukon Gold)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or chives), for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly before slicing.
- In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble into pieces.
- In the same skillet with leftover bacon grease, sauté chopped onions until translucent (5-7 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and optional sugar.
- Gently fold sliced potatoes, crumbled bacon, sautéed onions, and fresh herbs into the dressing.
- Enjoy warm or refrigerate for at least an hour to serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg