Old Fashioned German Potato Salad

A close up view of a bowl of German potato salad.

4.96 from 44 votes

German potato salad is a simple combination of potatoes and bacon, but it's the drool-worthy bacon-dijon vinaigrette that leaves you wanting to lick your plate and ask for more.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: German

Keyword: German Potato Salad

Servings: servings

Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

2 pounds diced red potatoes or sliced
1 pound bacon diced
1 cup diced red onion 1 medium onion
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in 2 pounds diced red potatoes and boil until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain potatoes and place in a large mixing bowl.
Meanwhile, add 1 pound bacon to a cold large skillet. Heat over medium heat and cook bacon until crisp, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the grease and set aside on a paper-towel lined plate, leaving the hot grease in the pan.
Add 1 cup diced red onion to the grease and cook 5 minutes until onions are soft. Whisk in 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and1/2 teaspoon black pepper until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
Pour sauce over cooked potatoes. Toss with bacon and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot, or chill to serve cold.

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Notes

Potato Options: You can use a wide variety of potatoes for this recipe as long as it has a thin skin that is pleasant to eat. Popular options besides the listed red potatoes include Yukon Gold, Yellow, Fingerling and New/Baby) potatoes. You can also slice your potatoes rather than dicing them which is a more traditional German preparation.

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