Best 11 Grandmas German Potato Salad Recipes

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As the weather warms up, it's the perfect time to fire up the grill and enjoy a delicious German potato salad. This classic dish is a staple at many summer gatherings, and with so many variations, there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will love. Whether you prefer a creamy or vinegar-based dressing, with or without bacon, or loaded with fresh herbs, we've got you covered. Let's dive in and find the perfect grandma's German potato salad recipe for your next barbecue or picnic.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD RECIPE



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If it's a grandma's specialty you're looking for, this German potato salad is a classic to have on the table. Before you know it, the platter's wiped clean.

Provided by Recipes.net Team

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups cooked potatoes
1 onion
6 slices bacon
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp water
3 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 tbsp fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Fry the bacon in a deep skillet until brown and crispy on both sides. Remove them from the pan and set them aside.
  • Next, add the onions to the bacon grease and cook them until they are browned.
  • Add the water, salt, pepper, vinegar, and sugar to the pan and bring to a boil.
  • Now you can add the potatoes and the parsley.
  • Crumble half of the bacon in the pan and continue heating for about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a serving dish of your choice and crumble the remaining bacon on the top before serving hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.00kcal, Carbohydrate 29.00g, Cholesterol 1.00mg, Fat 1.00g, Fiber 3.00g, Protein 3.00g, SaturatedFat 1.00g, ServingSize 8.00 people, Sodium 323.00mg, Sugar 6.00g, UnsaturatedFat 1.00g

GRANDMA'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by kelsa94

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups potatoes
1 onion, chopped
5 slices bacon
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Begin by preparing your vegetables. Peel the potatoes and dice them. Next, dice the onion and chop the parsley. Put the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover them completely. Cook for about 10 minutes or until tender. Drain them and set them aside to cool down. Next you want to fry the bacon in a deep skilled. Allow to cook until brown and crispy on both sides and remove them from the pan. Set them aside with the potatoes. Next, you want to add the onions to the bacon grease and cook them until they are browned. Add the water, salt, pepper, vinegar, and sugar to the pan and bring to a boil. Now you can add the potatoes and the parsley. Crumble half of the bacon in the pan and continue heating for about 5 minutes. Take your salad and put it in a serving dish. Crumble the remaining bacon over the top and serve hot.

GRANDMA FLO'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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A wonderful German dish, that has been passed down from my grandmother to my mother and now to me. The trick to this recipe is not to stir the bacon & cream mixture, let it reduce in size and foam. This will cut the grease from the bacon into the cream and it will not separate later on.

Provided by Tom Lambie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 large bowl, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 lbs red potatoes
1 large onion, diced
1 cup vinegar
1 1/2 cups sugar
salt and pepper
3 lbs diced bacon, raw
1 pint half-and-half

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes until tender but not mushy.
  • Peel and dice into a large bowl.
  • Add the onion, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Mix together and set aside for one hour.
  • Brown the bacon until crisp, pour off half the grease.
  • Add the half & half, DO NOT STIR THIS, LET IF BOIL UNTIL ALL FOAMY.
  • When the bacon and half & half is all foamy pour over potato mixture and stir.
  • Serve this at room temperature or just a slight bit warm.
  • DO NOT HEAT TO THE BOILING POINT, YOU WILL BOIL THE VINEGAR OUT OF THE RECIPE.

GRANDMA'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This recipe was submitted by user Pam Wilson.

Provided by user-submitted

Number Of Ingredients 1

Idaho potatoes, not too big, enough to fill a large salad bowlOne package good quality bacon2 onions1/2 green bell pepper2 small cloves garlicCider vinegarGranulated white sugar

Steps:

  • Put whole potatoes with the skin on in large pan and boil until just tender through (I check with a wooden skewer). You don't want them "mushy." Drain and cover with cold water and set aside. While potatoes are cooking, you can start making the "sauce." Cut bacon into 3/4-inch pieces. Cut green pepper and onions into small pieces (like on pizza) and mince the garlic. Add bacon, onions, and green pepper to frying pan and sauté until tender; add garlic towards the end so it doesn't burn. When these ingredients are tender, do not drain bacon grease. Add vinegar to the pan until it is about 1 inch deep in the pan. Bring to a simmer and start adding sugar until mixture becomes a sweet/sour flavor. Be careful - the vinegar "fumes" can "choke" you, so stand back from the pan as you pour the vinegar. Simmer this mixture for about 10-12 minutes until the flavors blend. Watch closely while simmering; you don't want the mixture to burn. Peel the potatoes and cut into bite-size pieces. Put the potatoes back in the bowl. Pour cooked mixture over potatoes and mix thoroughly and gently with two large spoons. Place mixture in metal pan and put in warm oven or gently cook in frying pan. Mix each serving to get full favors. Serve warm and enjoy! Yummy!

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.

GRANDMA VERA'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD RECIPE



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This recipe is on an old faded piece of paper from my mother-in-law who passed away a few years ago... This recipe is so darn good and easy that I am tired of looking it up so putting here for safe keeping...None of the others on recipezaar are quite the same.

Provided by CIndytc

Categories     Potato

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 lb bacon
1 cup onion, diced
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
4 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon celery seed
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes and drain, set aside to cool.
  • Fry bacon, reserve 4 Tbsp of the drippings.
  • Fry diced onion in drippings until soft.
  • Stir into the dripping the flour and stir well until brown.
  • Add to browned mixture your water, vinegar and sugar.
  • Stir fast so it does not lump up on you. It should get bubbly and thicken up.
  • Pour hot mixture over potatoes. Add crumbled cooled bacon. stir in celery seed and salt and pepper.
  • You can add sliced up green onions on top if you would like.
  • The sauce is easily doubled if you like it saucier.
  • * I use splenda instead of sugar and it works great.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.2, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 490.4, Carbohydrate 59.8, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 16.2, Protein 12

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

GRAMMY'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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This is a different potato salad for those who don't want a mayonnaise-based recipe. My family has enjoyed this for many years, and it is easy to adapt by adding more spices that suit your family.

Provided by KFREESE

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 white potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons white sugar
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup cider vinegar, divided
1 pinch ground black pepper
¼ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until just tender, about 15 minutes; drain.
  • Put potatoes into a large bowl; add onion and stir.
  • Mix sugar, mustard, and salt together in a bowl. Stir just enough vinegar into the sugar mixture to form a paste; season with black pepper.
  • Whisk remaining vinegar and vegetable oil together in a separate bowl until smooth; stream into bowl with the paste, whisking continually to incorporate. Pour the dressing over the potato and onion mixture.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let salad cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.9 calories, Carbohydrate 64.3 g, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 254.9 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

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

MAMA'S WARM GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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My grandmother, Mama, made this potato salad for every family gathering at her home. The relatives would arrive with their specialties in hand. She never wrote the recipe down, so I had to re-create it from memory. Years later, it's just about right. -Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds small red potatoes
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 English cucumber, very thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 18-21 minutes. Drain; cool slightly. Peel and thinly slice. Whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add potatoes; toss to coat. Add remaining ingredients; toss to combine. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TRADITIONAL GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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While beef broth might seem like an unexpected ingredient, it's a must for authentic German potato salad. Mixed with sauteed onions, it gives the vinegary slices of Yukon Golds an extra savory touch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 small white onions, finely diced (about 1 cup)
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes, and place in a large pot with enough water to cover by several inches. Bring to a boil over high heat, add 1 tablespoon salt, and reduce to a gentle boil. Cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 10 minutes.
  • While the potatoes cook, combine the vinegar, sugar, and remaining 2 teaspoons salt in a small saucepan, and place over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Drain potatoes into a colander. Using gloves or paper towels to protect your hands, slice the hot potatoes into 1/8-inch-thick rounds. Drizzle with hot vinegar mixture, gently stirring until all potatoes are coated. Set aside.
  • Saute bacon in a large skillet placed over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until browned and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon; transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Drain excess fat from skillet, leaving a thin coating in bottom. Add onions; saute until translucent but not browned.
  • Add beef broth; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Pour over the reserved warm potato mixture, and sprinkle with the reserved bacon and chopped parsley. Gently stir to combine, and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Golds or fingerlings, hold their shape well and won't fall apart when cooked. Avoid starchy potatoes, such as Russets, which will become mushy.
  • Cook the potatoes properly: The potatoes should be cooked until they are tender but still firm. Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and fall apart.
  • Use a good quality mayonnaise: Mayonnaise is the key ingredient in German potato salad, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a mayonnaise that is made with fresh eggs and oil and has a creamy, rich texture.
  • Don't overdress the salad: German potato salad should be dressed lightly, so that the flavors of the potatoes and dressing can shine through. A good rule of thumb is to use about 1/2 cup of mayonnaise for every pound of potatoes.
  • Add your favorite ingredients: German potato salad is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Some popular additions include bacon, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, and onions.

Conclusion:

German potato salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy dressing, tender potatoes, and flavorful additions, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new side dish, give German potato salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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