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light german potato salad

Recipe by
RC :)
Reading, PA

Lighter version without the bacon grease or eggs...

yield 8 - 10
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For light german potato salad

  • 1 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 4 Tbsp
    real bacon pieces, lower fat and sodium
  • 3 Tbsp
    onion, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    cider vinegar
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 5 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1 Tbsp
    prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1/3 c
    cold water
  • 3/4 tsp
    dried parsley
  • 6 - 8
    medium potatoes

How To Make light german potato salad

  • 1
    Peel and cook potatoes. Slice or cube and set aside.
  • 2
    Add canola oil and 1 tablespoon of bacon pieces to a pan. Heat until the bacon pieces start to sizzle and add chopped onions.
  • 3
    Cook onions for 5 minutes and add the vinegar, 1/4 cup water, sugar, salt, pepper, mustards and parsley. Bring to boiling.
  • 4
    Turn down heat. Dissolve flour in cold water and slowly add to liquid, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened.
  • 5
    Pour over potatoes and stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons of bacon pieces. Toss to mix well.
  • 6
    Can be served hot, cold or at room temperature.
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