German Potato Salad
Tangy, creamy, and insanely easy potato salad perfect for lunch
This German potato salad is made with just 6 potatoes, red onion, pickles, and pantry staples. Quick and delicious!
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
Potatoes
6 medium
Red onion
1 piece
Pickles
3 pieces
Dressing & Seasoning
Bacon
150 g
Olive oil
45 ml
White vinegar
60 ml
Grainy mustard
2 tbsp
Salt
1 tsp
Black pepper
0.5 tsp
Fresh chives (chopped)
2 tbsp
Instructions
Prepare the potatoes
Wash 6 medium potatoes thoroughly. Place them in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil.
Cook bacon and chop vegetables
While potatoes cook, chop red onion and pickles finely. Cook bacon in a pan until crispy, then remove and chop, reserving bacon fat.
Drain and slice potatoes
Drain cooked potatoes using colander. Let cool slightly, then slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds while still warm.
Make the dressing
In the same pan with bacon fat, add olive oil, vinegar, grainy mustard, salt, and pepper. Heat gently while whisking to combine.
Combine and serve
In a large bowl, gently toss warm sliced potatoes with chopped onion, pickles, chopped bacon, and warm dressing. Garnish with chives and serve warm or at room temperature.
Original recipe
Storage
Best served warm or at room temperature. Flavors develop after 30 minutes rest. Do not freeze.
Notes
• Traditional German potato salad uses bacon fat and vinegar instead of mayonnaise for authentic tangy flavor.
• Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or weeknight dinners.
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