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GERMAN POTATO SALAD

An authentic recipe for German Potato Salad. Loaded with potatoes, bacon, tomatoes, and herbs, it will quickly become your favorite potato salad.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: German
Keyword: german food, potato, potato salad
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 346kcal
Author: Debbie

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds red or yukon gold potatoes cut into 3/4 inch cubes
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock hot
  • 6 ounces bacon cut into cubes
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chives chopped
  • 1 large dill pickle chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 8-10 cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare the potatoes by washing and cutting into 3/4 inch cubes. Cover with water, a generous amount of salt, and cook until tender (about 15-20 minutes). 
  • Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Add the chicken stock and allow it to sit for a few minutes to absorb into the potatoes.
  • Dice the bacon and place in a saute pan. Cook until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  • Dice/chop the onions, pickle, chives, parsley, and tomato. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the oil, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine. Add the bacon, onions, pickle, chives, parsley, and tomato. Stir.
  • Drain any remaining liquid from the potatoes. Add the potatoes to the dressing and toss gently to combine. 
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 369IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg