**Unveil the Delights of German-Style Potato Salad: A Culinary Journey through Simplicity and Flavor**
Embark on a culinary adventure with German-style potato salad, a classic dish that embodies the harmony of simple ingredients and exceptional taste. Originating in Germany, this beloved salad has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide with its versatility and ability to complement an array of main courses. Join us as we delve into the delightful world of German-style potato salad, discovering its variations, flavors, and the secrets behind its enduring popularity. From traditional recipes using a tangy vinegar dressing to modern interpretations incorporating bacon, herbs, and spices, this exploration promises to inspire your taste buds and expand your culinary horizons.
GERMAN POTATO SALAD (WW)
From a Weight Watcher's cookbook. 3 points per 1.5 cup serving. Have not tried this yet. Cooking time does not include time needed to cool potatoes.
Provided by AB_Fan
Categories Low Protein
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine potatoes, onion, celery, bell pepper, and bacon; set aside.
- In a small saucepan, whisk the apple juice, vinegar, and flour; bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Boil, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 4 minutes; stir in the salt and pepper. Drizzle over the vegetables, toss to coit, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.7, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 456.1, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 6.8, Protein 7
AUTHENTIC GERMAN POTATO SALAD
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
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
TRADITIONAL GERMAN WARM POTATO SALAD
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
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
WW GERMAN-STYLE POTATO SALAD
From the WW site.It says it's 2 points."Potato salad can mean so much more than just relish and mayonnaise. This German classic is bursting with flavor thanks to Canadian bacon, dry mustard, cider vinegar and egg."
Provided by Queenkungfu
Categories Potato
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add enough water to cover potatoes.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and allow to cool. Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices; set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until slightly brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet; set aside.
- Add oil to pan and cook over medium heat until sizzling.
- Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in arrowroot, Splenda, salt, celery seed, dry mustard and pepper; cook about 1 minute. Add water and vinegar; stir and cook until thick and bubbly, about 1 minute.
- Stir in potatoes and bacon; toss to mix.
- Cook, stirring gently, until mixture is heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with egg and parsley.
- Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.
GERMAN POTATO SALAD
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-STYLE POTATO SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 side dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, place the potatoes and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Stir in 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until just tender, about 30 minutes. Drain, transfer to a large bowl, and cover with plastic wrap to keep warm.
- Meanwhile in a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, add the bacon and cook, stirring frequently, until crispy and its fat has been released, about 3 minutes. Lower the heat to medium, add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 6 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 45 seconds more. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons salt, broth, vinegar, mustard, and sugar. Bring to a boil while whisking constantly. Remove from the heat.
- Using your hands, rub the skins off the potatoes. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Return the potatoes to the large bowl. Pour over the vinegar mixture and toss to coat the potatoes. Toss in the parsley and season with pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 242 milligrams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 6 grams
EASY GERMAN STYLE POTATO SALAD
This is the easy way out for potato salad, when you're not in the mood to cut up potatoes. This was demonstrated at the Southern Living Cooking Show in Orlando a few years ago.
Provided by FLKeysJen
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place frozen potatoes and cold water in covered skillet; cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until fork-tender; drain.
- Meanwhile, in skillet, cook bacon until softened; add celery and onion and cook until bacon is crisp and celery golden. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Spoon off excess fat, reserving 2 T bacon drippings in skillet; blend in flour,sugar,salt and celery seed. Add water and vinegar; cook while stirring until smooth and thickened.
- Add bacon and celery. Gently fold this mixture into the hot, well-drained potatoes. Turn into a 1.5 quart bowl. Garnish with hard-cooked egg slices and sprinkle with paprika.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.1, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 86.1, Sodium 804.5, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 7
AUTHENTIC GERMAN POTATO SALAD
This authentic German potato salad recipe came from Speck's Restaurant, which was a famous eating establishment in St. Louis from the 1920s through the '50s. I ate lunch there almost every day and always ordered the potato salad. When the owner learned I was getting married, he gave me the recipe as a wedding gift! -Violette Klevorn, Washington, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 4 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until tender. , Stir in the flour, salt, celery seed and pepper until blended. Gradually add the sugar, vinegar and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Cut potatoes into 1/4-in. slices. Add potatoes and bacon to the skillet; cook and stir gently over low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 706mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
THE BEST GERMAN STYLE POTATO SALAD
Make and share this The Best German Style Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Hugce
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put vinegar, water, salt and sugar into small saucepan.
- Heat well, but do not boil.
- Pour over combined potatoes, onion, bacon bits, add oil.
- Stir occasionally.
- Mixture thickens as it stands.
- Always best if made several hours before serving. I usually prepare it in the morning and leave it on the counter till ready to serve in the evening.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.9, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 638.5, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 8.2, Protein 6
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a combination of waxy and starchy potatoes.
- Be sure to cook the potatoes until they are tender but still hold their shape.
- Allow the potatoes to cool slightly before slicing them.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your salad, such as celery, carrots, onion, and pickles.
- For a tangy flavor, add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish the salad with fresh parsley or chives.
Conclusion:
German-style potato salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy side dish, give this German-style potato salad a try.
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