Description
Elevate your dining experience with this tantalizing German Potato Salad, a warm and comforting dish that combines tender baby red potatoes with crispy bacon bits, all brought together by a tangy honey Dijon vinaigrette. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or as a delightful side to any meal. Its unique blend of flavors and textures makes it a standout favorite at family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. Quick to prepare and versatile enough to customize, this German Potato Salad is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby red potatoes
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (10-15 minutes). Drain and let cool before cutting into chunks.
- Fry bacon in a skillet until crispy; transfer to paper towels.
- Sauté diced onions in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes, then add minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Whisk together honey, mustard, salt, pepper, and vinegar in the skillet until slightly reduced (1-2 minutes).
- Toss warm dressing over potatoes with bacon and gently mix.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Boiling/Frying/Sautéing
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg