Authentic German Potato Salad (Kartoffelsalat) Recipe
This Authentic German Potato Salad (Kartoffelsalat) recipe is a flavorful side dish that is perfect for any gathering. The warm potato salad features tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and a tangy dressing that is sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Potato Salad:
- 2 pounds waxy potatoes (such as Yukon Gold)
Dressing:
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/3 cup chicken broth (warm)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain, cool slightly, peel, and slice into rounds.
- Cook Bacon: Fry chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Onion: Cook diced onion in bacon fat until soft.
- Make Dressing: Stir in vinegar, mustard, sugar, and warm broth. Season with salt and pepper, then simmer.
- Combine: Pour dressing over potatoes, add bacon and parsley, gently toss to combine.
- Rest and Serve: Let the salad rest to absorb flavors. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- This Southern German-style potato salad is traditionally served warm and pairs well with sausages or schnitzel.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
