German Potato Salad Recipe

Name: German Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds new potatoes; 1 yellow onion, quartered; 1/2 pound bacon, diced; 1 large red onion, diced; 3/4 cup cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup canola oil or olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 8 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Servings: persons

3 pounds new potatoes
1 yellow onion, quartered
1/2 pound bacon, diced
1 large red onion, diced
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup canola oil or olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
8 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

1
Preheat the grill to high.
2
Place potatoes in a large pot with the yellow onion and cover with cold water.
3
Cook, on the grates of the grill, or on a burner, until tender.
4
Drain, discard the onion, and cut the potatoes into cubes when cool enough to handle.
5
Place the potatoes in a large bowl and cover to keep warm.
6
Place a large saute pan on the grates of the grill.
7
Add the bacon and cook until crisp.
8
Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
9
Add the red onion to the rendered bacon fat and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
10
Carefully add the vinegar and mustard and cook for 2 more minutes.
11
Whisk in the oil and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
12
Add the hot dressing to the potatoes and toss gently to coat.
13
Fold in the green onions and parsley.
14
Season again with salt and pepper, to taste.
15
From Food Network Kitchen: This recipe has been updated and may differ from what was originally published or broadcasted.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds new potatoes, 1 yellow onion, quartered, 1/2 pound bacon, diced, 1 large red onion, diced, and more.

Yes, German Potato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

German Potato Salad

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