Description
Warm German Potato Salad, with bacon, vinegar, and mustard is a delightful and savory twist on the classic potato salad. This dish features hearty potatoes coated in a tangy dressing made from apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard, complemented by crispy bacon and sautéed onions. Perfect for summer cookouts, BBQs, or picnics, this warm salad stands out from the usual creamy varieties and brings a bold flavor profile to your meal. Whether served alongside grilled meats or as a satisfying stand-alone dish, it’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes (cubed)
- 4 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the cubed potatoes in a large pot of salted water until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well.
- In a large pan, cook the bacon until crispy. Set aside, reserving about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan.
- Add diced onion to the pan with reserved grease and sauté until tender, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in chopped garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Mix in apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, grainy mustard, salt, and pepper into the pan with onion mixture.
- Gently combine boiled potatoes and crumbled bacon into the pan with the dressing. Toss to coat well. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg