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red potatoes, green onions, and crispy bacon in a stainless steel skillet with a large silver serving spoon on a marble surface
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German Potato Salad

This German potato salad features crispy, salty bacon, caramelized onions, and a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing for a delicious side dish that's perfect for summer!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: German
Servings: 10 -12
Author: Amber Goulden

Ingredients

For the Potato Salad:

  • 3 pounds red potatoes
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 12 ounces bacon
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced

For the Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons grainy mustard may substitute dijon
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 bunch green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Chop the potatoes into 1 inch cubes, then place in a pot with 1/2 tablespoon of salt and fill the pot with water up to 1 inch over the potatoes. Bring the pot to boil over high heat (this should take 10-12 minutes), then reduce to medium-high to simmer until easily pierced with a fork (about 8-10 minutes). Drain the potatoes in a colander then transfer to a large bowl.
  • Cook the bacon until crisp in a large pan over medium heat. Once done, remove bacon from the pan and drain half of the bacon fat off.
  • Add the diced yellow onions to the pan with the bacon fat and cook 6-8 minutes until browned and slightly caramelized. Add the onions to the large bowl with the potatoes, then crumble the cooked bacon and add it in as well.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, mustard, honey, green onions, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour dressing over the potatoes and toss to coat. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 749mg | Potassium: 725mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg