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Creamy potato salad with bacon and parsley in a white oval dish.

German Potato Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine German
Servings 6 servings
Calories 327 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds red potatoes scrubbed and washed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt for boiling the potatoes
  • 10 ounces bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Cut the potatoes into equally-sized pieces. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Add the salt and reduce heat.
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  • Simmer the potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain them.
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  • Leave the potatoes in the pot, and return to the burner, but don't turn the heat on. Allow the potatoes to air dry for a couple of minutes.
  • Set another large pot over medium heat. Cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Remove bacon from pan and set aside.
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  • To the same pot with the bacon grease, slowly add vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer and stir for 2 minutes. Stir the minced garlic into the mixture and cook until lightly golden.
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  • Remove the pot from the heat and toss in the sliced potatoes, gently mixing to combine. Carefully fold in the cooked bacon pieces and chopped parsley.
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  • Transfer the potato salad to a serving dish and serve hot or warm.
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Nutrition

Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 564mgFiber: 3g
Keyword German Potato Salad
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