Description
This easy German Potato Salad recipe features warm Yukon Gold potatoes tossed in a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing with smoky turkey bacon and fresh parsley. Perfect as a comforting side dish for family dinners, potlucks, or picnics, it combines simple pantry ingredients into a flavorful, satisfying salad that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Potatoes and Bacon
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped into bite-sized pieces
Dressing
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Additional Ingredients
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced thinly
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes: Wash and quarter the Yukon Gold potatoes into even sizes. Boil them in salted water for about 10-15 minutes until just tender but still firm. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the smoked turkey bacon: While the potatoes cook, chop the smoked turkey bacon into bite-sized pieces. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Make the dressing: In the same skillet, drain most of the bacon fat leaving about 2 tablespoons. Add apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk over low heat until the dressing is warm and slightly thickened.
- Combine the salad: Place the warm potatoes in a large bowl. Add diced red onion and fresh parsley. Pour the warm dressing over the potatoes and gently toss to coat without breaking the potatoes.
- Add crispy bacon and serve: Sprinkle the crispy smoked turkey bacon over the salad and give it one last gentle mix. Serve immediately or allow it to rest to deepen flavors.
Notes
- Use warm potatoes to help them absorb the dressing better.
- Do not overcook potatoes; keep them firm to prevent a mushy salad.
- Adjust bacon piece size to your preference for texture.
- Taste and adjust the acidity by adding more apple cider vinegar if desired.
- Add parsley just before serving to maintain freshness and vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: German potato salad, warm potato salad, smoked turkey bacon, apple cider vinegar dressing, side dish, easy potato salad
