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Authentic German Potato Salad Recipe

Authentic German Potato Salad Recipe

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This Authentic German Potato Salad recipe is a classic dish that combines tender potatoes with a savory-sweet dressing, crispy bacon, and fresh herbs for a flavorful side dish perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Potato Salad:

  • 3 cups diced peeled potatoes

Dressing:

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1.5 tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Gather the ingredients. Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and boil until fork-tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. Cook the bacon. In a skillet, fry bacon until crisp. Remove, crumble, and set aside.
  3. Sauté onions. In the bacon grease, cook onion until browned. Add vinegar, sugar, water, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
  4. Combine ingredients. Add potatoes and half of the crumbled bacon to the skillet; heat through.
  5. Serve. Transfer potato salad to a dish, top with remaining bacon, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

  • This potato salad is best served warm but also tastes great at room temperature.
  • You can adjust the sweetness of the dressing by adding more or less sugar according to your preference.

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Keywords: German potato salad, authentic, side dish, bacon, savory, sweet, classic