Best 7 German Style Potato And Ham Salad Recipes

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German-style potato and ham salad is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is made with boiled potatoes, ham, and a variety of other ingredients, such as onions, celery, and pickles. The salad is typically dressed with a vinaigrette or mayonnaise-based dressing, and it can be served warm or cold. It is a popular dish in Germany and is often served at picnics, potlucks, and other gatherings. With its combination of flavors and textures, German-style potato and ham salad is a satisfying and delicious dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GERMAN POTATO SALAD WITH CHOPPED HAM



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A flavorful twist to a German classic, this potato salad gets a big boost of flavor from our ham.

Provided by Farmland

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds red potatoes, peeled and cubed (such as Black Gold Farms)
1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
1 (16 ounce) package Farmland® Sliced Ham, cut into strips about 1/2-inch wide
1 cup diced white onion
½ cup white vinegar
½ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup minced fresh chives
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until just tender, about 20 minutes.
  • While potatoes are cooking, heat pan over medium heat and add oil. When oil is hot, add sliced ham and cook until lightly browned with crispy, golden edges, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes and allow to cool slightly. While still warm, gently mix potatoes in large bowl with all other ingredients. Taste for seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1479.9 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

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

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.

GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Bobby Flay | Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds new potatoes
1 yellow onion, quartered
1/2 pound bacon, diced
1 large red onion, diced
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup canola oil or olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
8 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to high. Place potatoes in a large pot with the yellow onion and cover with cold water. Cook, on the grates of the grill, or on a burner, until tender. Drain, discard the onion, and cut the potatoes into cubes when cool enough to handle. Place the potatoes in a large bowl and cover to keep warm.
  • Place a large saute pan on the grates of the grill. Add the bacon and cook until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Add the red onion to the rendered bacon fat and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully add the vinegar and mustard and cook for 2 more minutes. Whisk in the oil and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Add the hot dressing to the potatoes and toss gently to coat. Fold in the green onions and parsley. Season again with salt and pepper, to taste.

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

AUTHENTIC GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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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

3 pounds medium red potatoes
5 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

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.

GERMAN-STYLE POTATO AND HAM SALAD



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Make and share this German-Style Potato and Ham Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vicki Kaye

Categories     Low Protein

Time 45m

Yield 1 bowl, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lbs red potatoes, medium 2-3 inches in diameter, scrubbed well
1 lb asparagus, trimmed
5 bacon, slices cut into 1/2-inch pieces
5 ounces black forest ham, sliced, stacked and cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-wide strips
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch diced, 1 cup
1 cup onion, sweet, finely chopped, such as Vidalia
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1/3 cup sweet pickle, finely chopped, gherkins
3 tablespoons olive oil
7 tablespoons white vinegar, distilled
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 potato salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 18.1, Sodium 965.8, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 8.4, Protein 11.5

BAKED GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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What makes this German potato salad so different is that it's sweet instead of tangy. During the holidays, my family has an annual ham dinner, and I always prepare it. The first time I took it to work, people kept coming out of their offices to find out what smelled so good. By lunch, it was gone. Now I make a double batch to take to work! -Julie Myers, Lexington, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 medium red potatoes (about 3 pounds)
8 bacon strips
2 medium onions, chopped
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup water, divided
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup sweet pickle juice
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon celery seed
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook potatoes until just tender; drain. Peel and slice into an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish; set aside. , In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. Saute onions in drippings until tender. Stir in the brown sugar, 1/2 cup water, vinegar, pickle juice, parsley, salt and celery seed. Simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into onion mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over potatoes. Add bacon; gently stir to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful potatoes, ham, and vegetables will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • If you don't have any gherkins, you can substitute another type of pickle, such as dill pickles or sweet pickles.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, cook the potatoes and ham and chop the vegetables the day before. Assemble the salad just before serving.
  • Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. It's a great side dish for picnics, potlucks, and barbecues.

Conclusion:

German-style potato and ham salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. It's a great way to use up leftover ham and potatoes, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying salad that the whole family will love.

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