german potato salad

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Ofallon, MO
Updated on Aug 10, 2025

This warm German potato salad is a delicious skillet recipe with a vinegar dressing, crisp bacon, sweet onion, and fresh parsley. You are going to love this easy potato salad with its tangy mustard dressing. This recipe is traditionally served warm, but it is equally delicious at room temperature.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 8 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 small sweet onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How To Make german potato salad

  • Step 1
    Add the potatoes to a large pot with cold water and a tablespoon of salt. Bring the pot to a boil. Reduce the heat to a gentle boil and cook until fork tender, 15-20 minutes. It is best not to overcook them. Place them in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Cut into large bite-sized pieces.
  • Step 2
    Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until it is crispy. Remove the cooked bacon to paper towels to drain. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet. Add the onion to the skillet and cook until tender.
  • Step 3
    Add the vinegar, sugar, and Dijon mustard. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Add the cooked potatoes and bacon to the skillet. Toss to coat while warming over the low heat. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and garnish with fresh herbs.

Discover More

Category: Potato Salads
Culture: German
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top

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