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German potato salad in a white bowl, garnished with bacon pieces and fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds small potatoes washed and halved
  • 6 slices of bacon chopped
  • 1 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more for seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
    German Potato Salad
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside on a paper towel to drain, reserving the bacon fat in the skillet.
    Cooking raw bacon in a skillet for German potato salad.
  • Sauté the chopped onion in the reserved bacon fat until translucent and slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
    German Potato Salad
  • Stir in the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper through the onions. Cook for another 2 minutes to combine the flavors.
    German Potato Salad
  • Add the cooked potatoes to the skillet and toss to coat with the dressing. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until the potatoes have absorbed the dressing.
    German Potato Salad
  • Remove from heat, gently fold in the crispy bacon and fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
    German Potato Salad

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 185kcal (9%) Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) Protein: 8g (16%) Fat: 4g (6%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Sodium: 553mg (24%) Fiber: 4g (17%) Sugar: 3g (3%)

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