German Potato Salad Recipe

4.72 from 14 votes

This delicious traditional warm German potato salad is tossed in a tangy mustard dressing for an easy side dish that is loaded with flavor.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: german

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: people

Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

2 pounds red potatoes* no need to peel, just wash
1 medium red onion diced
1 tablespoon garlic minced
½ cup beef stock
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
½ cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
4 slices bacon cooked and chopped

Instructions

Cut the potatoes in halves and place in a pan. Cover with water and boil over medium heat till fork tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Do not overcook, you don’t want them to fall apart.
_{2 lbs red potatoes}
Remove the potatoes from the water and slice into bite sized pieces. You can peel the potatoes or leave the skins on.
In a small bowl, combine the onion, garlic, beef stock, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper, and olive oil.
_{1 medium red onion, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1/2 cup beef stock, 1/3 cup white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil}
Pour the dressing over the warm potatoes so they absorb all of the flavors. and sprinkle with parsley. Gently toss to combine.
_{1/2 cup parsley}
Add the bacon pieces before serving.
_{4 slices bacon}

Notes

*Red potatoes are perfect for this dish. I find waxier potatoes are better than starchy potatoes like Russets or Yukon Gold which tend to fall apart when tossed.

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