Ohhh… potatoes! From our favorite fast-food fries to share with your friends to the mashed potatoes that accompany your family’s favorite steak, potatoes are always there for you. In fact, potatoes are the most important non-cereal crop in the world! It ranks the 4th most important crop in the world, right after corn, wheat, and rice. And so I’ve created and shared many potato-related recipes because that’s what you want, right? Aaaannnnddd, I couldn’t wait to share one of my favorite potato recipes – German Potato Salad! Happy cooking! But then there’s this simple German version of potato salad that I’m sure you’ll love as much as I do! Unpeeled, boiled red potatoes loaded with crispy bacon (sounds heavenly, right?!) tossed in a vinaigrette (vinegar, mustard, and bacon fat) and served warm. Trust me; it’s so out of this world that just describing it makes me hungry.
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make German Potato Salad
Prep Potatoes – Wash the potatoes and cut them into about 1-inch cubes. Fill a large pot with water and add salt. Boil the potatoes for 12-14 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.Cool Potatoes – Drain the water from the pot and allow the potatoes to cool. Set aside.Fry Bacon – In a medium saucepan, cook the bacon, occasionally stirring, for 7-8 minutes or until crispy. Put it in a small bowl and set it aside.Saute Onions – Remove excess bacon fat from the skillet, leaving 2-3 tablespoons. Saute onion and garlic until translucent, 2-3 minutes.Make Dressing – Next, add the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, and pepper flakes and mix until fully combined. Simmer for about 2 minutes while stirring.Assemble – Toss in the potatoes, parsley, and half of the bacon, and cook for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Serve – Remove the potato salad from the pan and serve on a plate sprinkled with the remaining crispy bacon bits, fresh chives, and parsley.
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
You can make this wunderbar German potato salad a day ahead and refrigerate it covered. Let it come to room temperature 30 minutes before serving.
Serving and Storage Instructions
I love this salad still hot, or at least warm. But it’s just as good cold. How’s that for versatility? You can refrigerate leftovers for four days. You can enjoy it chilled or let it come to room temperature. If you want to warm it up a bit, a few seconds in the microwave will help you out. Leftover potato salad tends to dry out. So if that happens to you, just add more dressing or a glug of cream to moisten it back up.
What to Serve With German Potato Salad
Potatoes are rich in nutrients and carbs. Thus, potato salads are often paired with protein-packed dishes like pork chops, sausage, or fish.
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Summer wouldn’t be fun without having a simple picnic or camping in your yard or at the park with your family. Make it more fun and memorable with these perfect summer salad recipes!
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Conclusion
German potato salad is a popular mayo- and egg-free salad to warm the soul. Do you have childhood memories of your Oma’s potato salad? Please do share them in the comments.❤️
