Best 9 Next Generation German Potato Salad Recipes

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**Next-Generation German Potato Salad: A Symphony of Flavors**

A delightful twist on the classic German potato salad, this next-generation rendition tantalizes taste buds with its medley of textures and flavors. Perfectly tender potatoes, a symphony of crispy bacon, tangy gherkins, and a velvety dressing of mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar create a harmonious balance that will elevate any gathering. Discover the secrets behind this extraordinary dish and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the enduring legacy of German cuisine.

**The Delights Within:**

* **Classic German Potato Salad:** Experience the timeless tradition of German potato salad, featuring a medley of tender potatoes, crisp bacon, and a tangy dressing.

* **Next-Generation German Potato Salad:** Embark on a culinary adventure with this innovative take on potato salad, where a symphony of flavors and textures awaits.

* **German Potato Salad with Herbs:** Discover a vibrant twist on potato salad, where fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, and dill, dance harmoniously with the classic ingredients.

* **German Potato Salad with Roasted Vegetables:** Elevate your potato salad game with roasted vegetables, adding a symphony of colors and flavors that will impress your palate.

* **German Potato Salad with Smoked Salmon:** Indulge in a luxurious variation of potato salad, where smoked salmon lends its rich, smoky essence to create an unforgettable dish.

**Unleash your inner chef and embark on a culinary journey through these delectable recipes, transforming ordinary potatoes into an extraordinary feast.**

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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My German Potato Salad is made with vinegar, bacon, and onion and can be served warm or cold. A perfect hearty side dish for any occasion, from holiday dinners to BBQs!

Provided by Julia Foerster

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds waxy potatoes
6-8 slices bacon (finely diced)
½ cup finely chopped onion
¾ cup beef stock
6 Tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp mustard (Dijon or mild German mustard)
2 Tbsp vegetable oil (sunflower or avocado oil work best)
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp salt (or more to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper (freshly ground )
2 Tbsp chopped parsley (or chives)

Steps:

  • Boil the potatoes in a large pot covered with an inch of water over high heat until tender, about 20 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Take out the bacon and set it aside, leave the rendered fat in the pan. Add the onion to the pan and saute until translucent but not browned, about 3-4 mins (Image 1). Add beef broth and bring to a simmer. Turn down the heat and add vinegar, mustard, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper (Image 2).
  • Let the potatoes cool slightly so you can handle them. Peel the potatoes. Cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch slices or cubes and put them in a large bowl. (Image 3)
  • Pour the hot dressing over the potatoes. Mix the salad gently then fold in the bacon pieces (Image 4). Let the salad sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before serving so that the potatoes can absorb the flavor of the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 437 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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The reassurance of potato salad, its portability, conviviality and - depending on the cook - blank slate for creativity have been appealing to Americans since the last half of the 19th century. Immigrants and travelers to America introduced many styles, including variations of salade Nicoise (the French salad of potatoes, olives, green beans and tuna, dressed with vinaigrette), and salade Russe (cubed potatoes, peas and carrots bound with mayonnaise). German settlers brought hot potato salad, and that savory combination of warm potatoes lightly dressed with hot bacon fat and vinegar became entrenched in Pennsylvania and throughout the Midwest. This is an adaptation of a classic version that was first published in the 1931 edition of "The Joy of Cooking."

Provided by Suzanne Hamlin

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds boiling potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
4 strips bacon
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and cut into thin slices, including some of the green
1/2 cup minced celery, including some leaves
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Cut the potatoes in half if they are large, put them in a pot and add enough lightly salted water to cover them by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, and boil gently, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, until just tender. Drain.
  • While the potatoes are still warm, peel and slice, or cube them, into a large serving bowl.
  • In a skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain. Pour out all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat. Add scallions and celery, and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Mix with potato pieces.
  • In the same skillet, mix 1/4 cup of water with cider vinegar, sugar, salt, paprika and dry mustard. Stirring with a whisk, bring to a boil and pour over salad. Crumble bacon over the top, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 211, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 342 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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.

GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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Hot potatoes dressed in a warm bacon, mustard and vinegar dressing are what make this traditional mayo-less potato salad a family favorite.

Provided by Heidi

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 to 4 pounds medium red potatoes (quartered)
Kosher salt
1 pound bacon (cut into 1/2-inch pieces*)
1 large yellow onion (minced)
1 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons coarse or stoneground German style mustard
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup parsley (chopped)
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the potatoes over high heat in a large saucepan until water comes to a boil. Season generously with about 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Reduce the heat to medium so that the water is still gently bubbling and cook the potatoes for about 10 minutes or until they are easily pierced with a fork and the skins are barely starting to pull away from the cut edges of the potatoes. Drain the potatoes and cool until they can be handled. Cut into large dice and add back to the pan you cooked them in to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, cook the sliced bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-6 minutes stirring occasionally. Transfer the bacon to a plate topped with paper towels to drain.
  • Add the onion to the bacon grease and cook for about 3-4 minutes or until the onion is transparent but not brown. Stir in 1 cup water, the white vinegar, mustard and sugar and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the dressing has reduced to about 2 cups.
  • Add the potatoes back to the pan with the dressing and toss to coat. Add the chopped bacon and parsley. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 383 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds white new potatoes, cut in half
Kosher salt
Extra-virgin olive oil
8 bacon slices, cut into lardons
1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Toss the potatoes in a medium saucepan, cover generously with water and season generously with salt. Bring the pot to a boil and reduce to a simmer until the potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and reserve.
  • Coat a large straight-sided saute pan lightly with olive oil. Toss in the bacon and bring the pan to a medium heat. When the bacon is brown and crispy, toss in the onions and cook them until they are very soft and aromatic, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the stock and vinegar. Toss in the potatoes when they are still warm and cook until the liquid has absorbed into the potatoes. Taste and season with salt if needed. Toss in the chives and serve warm or at room temperature.

CLASSIC GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This potato salad is a classic side for any German meal.-Mae Wagners, Pickerington, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 to 2 pounds bacon
3-1/2 pounds potatoes, boiled, peeled and diced (about 7 cups)
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings. Crumble bacon. In a large bowl, toss bacon with potatoes and onion; set aside. In the drippings, combine flour and sugar. Combine water, vinegar, salt and pepper; stir into skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in cream. Pour over potato mixture; toss gently to coat. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

GERMAN POTATO SALAD



German Potato Salad image

I'd always loved my grandmother's German potato salad. So when I married a potato farmer-and had spuds in abundance-I played with several recipes that sounded similar and came up with this salad that reminds me of hers. - Sue Hartman, Parma, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 bacon strips
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/3 cups water
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
6 cups sliced cooked peeled potatoes

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, fry bacon until crisp; remove and set aside. Drain all but 2-3 tablespoons of drippings; cook onion until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Add water and vinegar; cook and stir for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. , Stir in sugar until dissolved. Crumble bacon; gently stir in bacon and potatoes. Heat through, stirring lightly to coat potatoes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

REAL GERMAN POTATO SALAD (NO MAYO)



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A much more traditional German potato salad which, of course, has no mayo. It has tangy, fresh flavors and can be served cold or at room temperature.

Provided by Lish Cook

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 red potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped, or more to taste
½ cup chicken broth, or more as needed
¼ cup white vinegar
¼ cup oil
1 large onion, diced
6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh dill
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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, 15 to 20 minutes; drain.
  • Combine chicken broth, vinegar, and oil in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add onion to broth mixture; cook until onion is desired tenderness, 2 to 6 minutes. Remove pot from heat and add potatoes, bacon, and dill; gently stir, adding more chicken broth if needed to moisten salad. Season potato salad with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 272.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Tips:

  • Boil the potatoes until they are just tender. Overcooked potatoes will be mushy and fall apart when you mix them with the other ingredients.
  • Use a variety of potatoes. This will give your salad a more interesting flavor and texture. Good choices include Yukon Gold, red potatoes, and fingerling potatoes.
  • Don't skimp on the bacon. Bacon adds a delicious smoky flavor to potato salad. If you don't eat bacon, you can substitute cooked sausage or ham.
  • Use a good quality vinegar. A good vinegar will add a bright, tangy flavor to your potato salad. White vinegar or apple cider vinegar are both good choices.
  • Add some herbs and spices. Herbs and spices will add depth of flavor to your potato salad. Good choices include dill, parsley, chives, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  • Let the potato salad chill for at least an hour before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.

Conclusion:

Potato salad is a classic German side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With so many different variations to choose from, you are sure to find a potato salad recipe that you love.

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