Best 7 Deluxe German Potato Salad Recipes

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**Deluxe German Potato Salad: A Culinary Journey Through History and Flavor**

Embark on a culinary adventure to the heart of Germany with our exquisite Deluxe German Potato Salad. This beloved dish, known as Kartoffelsalat, holds a special place in German cuisine, with variations passed down through generations. Our comprehensive guide presents three delightful recipes that capture the essence of this classic salad. From the traditional vinegar-based dressing to the creamy mayonnaise dressing and the unique bacon-infused dressing, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Delve into the rich history of German potato salad, uncover the secrets behind its preparation, and gather all the essential ingredients to create this delectable dish in your own kitchen. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your family and friends with this iconic German culinary creation.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Traditional German Potato Salad:** Experience the authentic flavors of German potato salad with this classic vinegar-based dressing. Savor the perfect balance of tangy vinegar, sweet mustard, and aromatic herbs, all harmoniously blended together.

2. **Creamy German Potato Salad:** Indulge in the velvety richness of this creamy mayonnaise-based dressing. Fresh herbs, such as chives and parsley, add a burst of color and flavor, while a touch of bacon or ham lends a smoky depth to the salad.

3. **Bacon-Infused German Potato Salad:** Prepare to be amazed by the smoky, savory goodness of this bacon-infused dressing. Crispy bacon bits and rendered bacon fat elevate the salad to a whole new level, creating a flavor combination that is both hearty and addictive.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GERMAN POTATO SALAD FOR A CROWD



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A dear German friend gave me this recipe. I take this satisfying potato salad to gatherings all year-round. The seasonings give a traditional potato salad enticing flavor.-Donna Cline, Pensacola, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 medium potatoes
12 bacon strips
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon ground mustard
Pinch pepper
1-1/2 cups water
3/4 cup white vinegar
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Peel and slice into a large bowl; set aside. , In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. , Saute onion in drippings until tender. Stir in the next six ingredients. Gradually stir in water and vinegar; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more or until thickened. Pour over potatoes; toss to coat. Crumble bacon and gently stir into potatoes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

AUTHENTIC GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This is my mother's recipe. Everyone, German or not, loves it. It is easy to double the recipe as well. I often bring it to potlucks, and we also have it at home on special occasions. There are usually no leftovers, but if there are, they don't last long!

Provided by Angela Louise Miller

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     No Mayo

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups diced peeled potatoes
4 slices bacon
1 small onion, diced
¼ cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain, and set aside to cool.
  • Place the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry until browned and crisp, turning as needed. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add onion to the bacon grease, and cook over medium heat until browned. Add the vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pepper to the pan. Bring to a boil, then add the potatoes and parsley. Crumble in half of the bacon. Heat through, then transfer to a serving dish. Crumble the remaining bacon over the top, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 796 mg, Sugar 11 g

DELUXE GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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I make this salad for all occasions-it goes well with any kind of meat. I often take this salad to potlucks, and there's never any left over. The celery, carrots and dry mustard are a special touch not usually found in traditional German potato salad. -Betty Perkins, Hot Springs, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
5 pounds unpeeled small red potatoes, cooked and sliced
2 medium carrots, shredded
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Additional salt, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until it is crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels. Drain the skillet, reserving 1/4 cup drippings. Saute celery and onion in drippings until tender., In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, salt, mustard, vinegar and water until smooth. Add to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes until thickened. , In a large serving bowl, combine the potatoes, carrots and parsley. Drizzle with sauce and stir gently to coat. Season with additional salt if desired. Crumble bacon; sprinkle on salad. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

TRADITIONAL GERMAN WARM POTATO SALAD



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Is there anything better than freshly made potato salad? With sausages or pork, it's a dream! This recipe is from Bavaria, Germany, and my family makes this potato salad every year for Christmas eve.

Provided by Marianne

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     No Mayo

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ¼ pounds waxy potatoes
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup hot vegetable broth
5 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Drain. Cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Peel while still warm. Cut into thin slices and put in a large bowl. Add onion.
  • Mix hot broth with vinegar, oil, salt, and sugar. Pour immediately over warm potatoes and onion; the potatoes need to still be warm so they can absorb the dressing better. Allow to stand for 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.5 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 122.3 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

OMA'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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My grandparents immigrated to New York City from Germany in the early 1950s. They became American citizens and raised their children here but always stayed true to their German roots, especially in the kitchen. Today my grandmother (I call her Oma) continues to cook the most delicious and authentic German food. This is Oma's traditional recipe for German potato salad with bacon and fresh herbs. It is a simple and vibrant recipe that can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. - Amanda Catrini, Purchasing Assistant

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (about 4), peeled
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 scallions, chopped
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a large pot filled with cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and cook until fork-tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Let the potatoes cool for 45 minutes; they will still be warm but will hold their shape when sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside. Remove the drippings from the pan; return 3 tablespoonfuls and discard the rest.
  • Add the onions to the pan and sweat over medium heat until soft, about 6 minutes. Add the vinegar, mustard, sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
  • Add the cooled potatoes, half the cooked bacon, half the scallions, half the parsley and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with the remaining bacon, scallions and parsley.

EASY GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This tangy potato salad stirs memories of my grandma, who made it for us. Now my mom makes it with brats and sauerkraut, truly the best meal! -Devin Mulertt, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds potatoes (about 12 medium), peeled
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 small onion, chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup canola oil
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a stock pot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain potatoes; cool slightly., Cut potatoes into slices. Place in a large bowl. Stir in bacon, onion and green onions., In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients until blended; pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

POTLUCK GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This is a big hit at church potlucks. One man says he comes only so that he can eat my potato salad! -Kathleen Rabe, Kiel, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled (about 10)
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup water
1/2 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; simmer, uncovered, just until tender, 12-15 minutes. Add the celery and onion; continue cooking until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes longer. Drain; set aside., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk together the next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook until thickened, about 2 minutes., When cool enough to handle, slice the potatoes; return to saucepan with celery and onions. Add vinegar mixture, tossing to combine. Add bacon. Simmer mixture 10-12 minutes or until heated through. Serve potato salad warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use the Right Potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, hold their shape well and won't get mushy in the salad.
  • Boil Potatoes Properly: Boil potatoes in salted water until tender but still firm. Avoid overcooking, as this will make them fall apart.
  • Cool Potatoes Quickly: Immediately drain potatoes and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent them from becoming too soft.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh herbs, such as chives, parsley, and dill, add a burst of flavor to the salad. Use high-quality mayonnaise and mustard for the best taste.
  • Don't Overdress the Salad: Add the dressing just before serving to prevent the salad from becoming soggy. Start with a small amount of dressing and add more to taste.
  • Serve Immediately: German potato salad is best served warm or at room temperature. If you're making it ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature before serving.

Conclusion:

German potato salad is a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, main course, or even a snack. With its combination of tangy, creamy, and savory flavors, it's a popular dish that's easy to make and loved by many. Whether you're following a traditional recipe or experimenting with different variations, using fresh ingredients and paying attention to the details will ensure that your German potato salad is a hit at your next gathering.

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