GERMAN-STYLE POTATO AND HAM SALAD

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Provided by Melissa Roberts-Matar

Categories Salad Onion Pork Potato Vegetable Side Bacon Ham Summer Gourmet Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

3 pounds medium (2 to 3 inches in diameter) red boiling potatoes, scrubbed well
1 pound medium asparagus, trimmed
5 bacon slices (5 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
5 ounces sliced Black Forest or other baked deli ham, slices stacked and cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-wide strips
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup)
1 cup finely chopped sweet onion such as Vidalia
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup finely chopped sweet gherkin pickles
3 tablespoons olive oil
7 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Steam potatoes in a vegetable steamer set over 1 inch of boiling water in a wide 4- to 5-quart pot, covered, until tender when pierced with a paring knife, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board.
Meanwhile, cook asparagus in a wide 4- to 5-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus with tongs to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, then drain and pat dry. Cut off and reserve tips, then cut stalks into 1-inch pieces. Add tips and stalks to a large bowl.
Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, reserving bacon drippings in skillet.
Once potatoes have cooled to warm, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Add to bowl with asparagus, along with bacon, ham, celery, onion, parsley, and pickle.
Return skillet with bacon drippings to moderately high heat. Add oil, then whisk in vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring and scraping up brown bits, 30 seconds. Immediately pour hot dressing over potato salad and toss to coat.

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Tahir Tanha

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I highly recommend this German-style potato and ham salad. It's a delicious and easy side dish that everyone will enjoy.

Stanley Munsanje

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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day after the flavors have had a chance to meld.

Md Koushik

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I love the creamy dressing in this salad. It's the perfect complement to the potatoes, ham, and pickles.

Ray dbd

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This salad is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a delicious and easy side dish for any meal.

Ahmed Farah

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I've never made potato salad before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great and I will definitely be making it again.

Ariyan Jibon

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I wasn't sure about the combination of potatoes and ham, but I was pleasantly surprised! This salad is delicious and refreshing.

Osama Shair

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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out delicious. I love the creamy dressing and the combination of potatoes, ham, and pickles.

MD Sharif Khan hi

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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It was easy to transport and everyone enjoyed it.

Carolyn Condon

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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The salad was flavorful and refreshing. I especially liked the addition of the pickles.

AsHeN SaNdEeP

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This German-style potato and ham salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the creamy dressing and the combination of potatoes, ham, and pickles. I will definitely be making this again.

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