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a bowl of authentic german potato salad with bacon dressing.
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German Potato Salad For One

Warm German Potato Salad For One made with red potatoes, crispy bacon, and a tangy vinegar mustard dressing. This small batch, no-mayo recipe is ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dish, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: German
Diet: Low Lactose
Keyword: german potato salad, potato salad, potatoes, warm german potato salad
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ pound small red potatoes (3 small or 2 medium)
  • 2 slices bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onions
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
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Instructions

  • Rinse and scrub the potatoes. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Place in a 2-quart pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 to 12 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain and cover to keep warm.
  • Wipe out the pot. Cut the bacon into 1-inch pieces and cook over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the drippings in the pot.
  • Add the chopped onions to the bacon drippings. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the vinegar, water, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Return to the stove and simmer 1 minute, stirring.
  • Remove from heat. Gently fold in the warm potatoes until coated. Stir in the bacon and parsley.
  • Transfer to a bowl and serve warm.

Notes

  • Start with Cold Water: Place the cut potatoes in cold water, then bring to a boil. This ensures even cooking from the inside out.
  • Cook Just Until Fork-Tender: Simmer 10 to 12 minutes. Overcooked potatoes can break apart when mixed with the warm dressing.
  • Use the Bacon Drippings: The drippings create the signature tangy bacon vinegar dressing, so don’t discard them.
  • Toss While Warm: Mix the potatoes with the hot dressing while they’re still warm so they absorb the flavor.
  • Serve Warm: Authentic German potato salad is served warm and made without mayonnaise. It’s best enjoyed shortly after preparing.
 
If doubling the recipe, use a 3.5 or 4 quart pot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 613mg | Potassium: 1393mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 393IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg

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