GERMAN POTATO SALAD
Warm German Potato Salad with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and tangy vinegar dressing. Perfect as a side for any meal or festive dinner.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes peeled and sliced
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Cook Potatoes
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain and set aside.
Cook Bacon
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving drippings in pan.
Sauté Onions
- Add chopped onions to bacon drippings and sauté until translucent.
Make Dressing
- Stir in vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Combine Salad
- Combine potatoes, bacon, and dressing. Toss gently to coat.
Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Tip: Use waxy potatoes to hold their shape.
- Variation: Add cooked bacon bits for extra crunch.
- Storage: Keep warm and serve immediately; not ideal for refrigeration.