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German Potato Salad Recipe

German Potato Salad Recipe

4.8 from 10 reviews

A flavorful and hearty German Potato Salad recipe featuring tender red potatoes, crispy turkey bacon, tangy apple cider vinegar, and a delicious mustard dressing. Perfect for a side dish or a light main course.

Ingredients

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Potatoes:

  • 2 pounds medium-sized red potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

Salad:

  • 1 pound thick-cut turkey bacon, cut into 1/2″ pieces
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard (use more if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook Potatoes: Boil potatoes with 1 tbsp salt until fork-tender. Drain, steam-dry, and cut into pieces.
  2. Cook  turkey Bacon: Fry turkey bacon until chewy-crisp. Remove from skillet.
  3. Sauté Onion: Cook onion in turkey bacon grease until softened. Add garlic.
  4. Make Dressing: Stir in both mustards, sugar, salt, pepper, and vinegar. Simmer briefly.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Add potatoes to dressing, then fold in turkey bacon, salt, and parsley.
  6. Serve: Season with pepper and serve warm or chilled.

Notes

  • This salad tastes best when served warm or at room temperature.
  • You can adjust the mustard quantities to suit your taste preferences.

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Keywords: German Potato Salad, Warm Potato Salad, Bacon Potato Salad