Easy German Potato Salad with Bacon
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
A warm German potato salad, rich in crispy bacon and highlighted by a sweet-and-sour mustard vinaigrette. A perfect side dish for all your barbecues.
Potato salad, served warm — the German way. Tangy mustard vinaigrette and crispy bacon bring a smoky richness that mayo-based versions can't touch.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 2 lb (approx. 900g) Yukon Gold or red potatoes (whole, unpeeled, well washed)
- 🫗 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 🫗 8 oz (225g) bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 🫗 1/2 medium red onion, diced
- 🫗 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 🫗 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or more parsley)
- 🫗 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 🫗 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 🫗 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, whole grain or coarse
- 🫗 1 tbsp sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
- 🫗 1 tsp fine sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 🫗 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
Cook the whole potatoes until tender, then cut into pieces once slightly cooled.
In a pan, cook the bacon until crispy, then remove it, reserving the fat.
Sauté red onion and garlic in the bacon fat until tender.
Prepare the dressing by mixing apple cider vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper in the pan with the onion and garlic.
Add the potatoes to the pan, toss gently to coat well with the sauce.
Fold in the crispy bacon, dill and parsley just before serving.
🎥 Video Tutorial
Easy German Potato Salad with Bacon
Video credit: embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the original creator, who allows sharing on other websites.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
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Cooking potatoes: Do not overcook the potatoes to avoid them turning into mash when mixing.
💡 Chef Tips
Temperature: This salad is best when served warm, right after mixing the ingredients.
Absorption: Potatoes absorb the dressing better when they are still slightly warm.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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