Description
This delightful German Potato Salad is a warm, comforting dish that combines tender baby red potatoes with crispy bacon and a tangy honey Dijon vinaigrette. Perfect for any occasion, from summer BBQs to cozy family dinners, this easy recipe is sure to impress your guests. The unique blend of flavors—smoky bacon, zesty dressing, and fresh herbs—creates a satisfying side that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own. With straightforward preparation steps and wholesome ingredients, this salad brings both taste and nourishment to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby red potatoes
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, then cut into chunks.
- Fry the bacon until crispy; set aside on paper towels.
- Sauté diced onion in the bacon drippings until softened, then add minced garlic.
- Whisk together honey, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper in the skillet.
- Combine potatoes and bacon with the dressing; toss gently.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg