German Potato Salad
A classic warm German potato salad with crispy bacon and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds potatoes Yukon Gold or red potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 0.5 cup bacon chopped
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 0.5 cup celery chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup sugar
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 0.33 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving the drippings in the skillet. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion and celery to the bacon drippings and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together apple cider vinegar, sugar, water, and flour until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove the dressing from heat and stir in the mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked potatoes to the skillet with the onions and celery. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and toss gently to combine.
- Stir in the crumbled bacon. Serve warm.
Notes
For a spicier dressing, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. You can also add hard-boiled eggs to this salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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