Description
This easy German Potato Salad is a delightful side dish that combines tender red potatoes, crispy bacon, and a warm honey Dijon vinaigrette. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family gatherings, this recipe offers a tangy flavor profile that is both satisfying and refreshing. With its mix of wholesome ingredients and comforting appeal, this warm potato salad is sure to become a staple at your table. Whether served alongside grilled meats or enjoyed on its own, this dish will impress guests and satisfy taste buds year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby red potatoes
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (10-15 minutes). Drain and cut into chunks.
- In a skillet, fry bacon until crispy; set aside on paper towels.
- Sauté diced onion in bacon fat for 3-4 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and apple cider vinegar in the skillet until slightly reduced.
- Toss the dressing with the potatoes and crispy bacon until well-coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg