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German Potato Salad Recipe

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This classic German Potato Salad recipe is tangy, savory, and served warm. Featuring tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and a flavorful vinegar-based dressing, it's a traditional German side dish that pairs perfectly with sausages, roasts, or grilled meats. Ideal for potlucks, picnics, and holiday dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds red potatoes

  • 6 slices bacon

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Boil potatoes until tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain, cool slightly, and slice.

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

  • In the same skillet, cook onion in bacon fat until soft.

  • Stir in vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer 2–3 minutes.

  • Add sliced potatoes and bacon. Toss to coat.

 

  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Best served warm but can be enjoyed at room temperature. Use waxy potatoes for best texture.

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