Description
German potato salad is a delightful blend of tender Yukon Gold potatoes, crispy bacon, and a zesty dressing that tantalizes your taste buds. This versatile dish can be served warm or chilled, making it an ideal addition to barbecues, picnics, or family gatherings. Its vibrant colors and unique flavor profile ensure it will be the star of any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 6 oz thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes: Place Yukon Gold potatoes in salted water, bring to a boil, and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly before chopping.
- Cook the bacon: In a skillet, cook thick-cut bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Sauté onions: In the same skillet with bacon drippings, add red onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk together apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, chicken broth, salt, and pepper in a bowl; pour over sautéed onions.
- Combine ingredients: Gently fold chopped potatoes and bacon into the dressing mixture until well coated.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish; enjoy warm or refrigerate for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg