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German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

A warm German-style potato salad with a tangy-sweet bacon vinaigrette, crispy bacon, and fresh dill.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine German, Western
Servings 6 servings
Calories 299 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • non-stick pan
  • spatulas

Ingredients
  

Potatoes

  • 1 kg baby red potatoes or other small waxy potatoes
  • 2 teaspoon salt

Dressing

  • 100 g streaky bacon chopped into 2cm x 4mm lardons
  • ¼ red onion sliced
  • ¼ cup canola oil (or grapeseed)
  • cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon white sugar

Toppings

  • 2 green onions finely sliced
  • 3 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped (or parsley)

Instructions
 

Cook potato

  • Place the baby potatoes in a large pot of cold water with the salt. Bring to the boil then reduce heat. Simmer 10 minutes or until just cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
  • Drain and set aside to cool slightly, then slice into rounds about 0.7cm / ¼" thick.

Make salad

  • Place bacon in a large, unheated non-stick pan or well-seasoned cast iron skillet. Turn the heat to medium. Cook the bacon until it starts to turn golden – about 3 minutes.
  • Turn heat down to medium. Add the red onion slices and cook 3 minutes or until the onion is soft.
  • Add the cider vinegar and sugar, bring to a simmer, scraping the base of the pan to dissolve all the golden bits into the liquid.
  • Add the oil, and simmer for 2 minutes longer. The dressing is now ready.
  • Add potatoes and gently toss using two spatulas for 1 minute or so, until all the potatoes are well coated.
  • Taste and add more salt if desired.

Assemble salad

  • Pile about ¼ of the potato on to a platter or in a bowl. Sprinkle with ¼ of the green onion and dill. Repeat layering until all used up.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Best enjoyed warm, but also delicious at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword German Potato Salad, German potato side, Potato Salad
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