German Potato Salad Recipe

Name: German Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds red potatoes; 1 cup finely chopped scallions; 3/4 cup sweet pickles (about 4 ounces), coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 ounces slab bacon, cut in 1/2-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons German-style mustard; 1/3 cup red-wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; A heavy-bottomed skillet or saute pan, 10-inch diameter; a large bowl for dressing, tossing, and serving

Servings: persons

2 1/2 pounds red potatoes
1 cup finely chopped scallions
3/4 cup sweet pickles (about 4 ounces), coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces slab bacon, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons German-style mustard
1/3 cup red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
A heavy-bottomed skillet or saute pan, 10-inch diameter; a large bowl for dressing, tossing, and serving

1
Put the whole, unpeeled potatoes into a pot with 2 to 3 quarts cold water, enough to cover them by a couple of inches.
2
Bring the water to a gentle boil, and cook the potatoes until a knife blade pierces them easily to the center, but dont let them overcook, split, or get mushy.
3
When done, drain the potatoes in a colander, peel them as soon as theyre cool enough to handle, and slice into 1-inch cubes.
4
Immediately toss the warm cubes in a bowl with the chopped scallions and pickles and 1 teaspoon salt.
5
Meanwhile, put the olive oil and bacon pieces in the skillet, and set it over medium-high heat.
6
Cook, stirring, until the bacon has rendered its fat and starts to crisp, 4 minutes or so.
7
Whisk in the mustard and vinegar, and heat to a boil.
8
Continue whisking until the dressing is smooth and emulsified, then pour it over the warm potatoes and toss.
9
Sprinkle over it the chopped parsley, grinds of black pepper, and remaining teaspoon of salt.
10
Toss well, and serve right away.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 pounds red potatoes, 1 cup finely chopped scallions, 3/4 cup sweet pickles (about 4 ounces), coarsely chopped, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 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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