“My German potato salad” is a dish that is both delicious and easy to prepare. It is a perfect side dish for any occasion, whether it is a picnic, a potluck, or a family dinner. The key to making a great German potato salad is to use the right ingredients and to follow the steps of the recipe carefully. In this article, we will provide you with a recipe for the best German potato salad that you will ever taste. We will also provide you with tips on how to make the perfect dressing and how to serve the salad so that it is both visually appealing and delicious.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
MY TANGY GERMAN POTATO SALAD
I really like this creamier version of the German potato salad and I like it warm or cold. Keeps well and is better the next day. This is an altered version of the traditional German potato salad.
Provided by Momma Lisa
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Red Potato Salad Recipes
Time 3h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until pierced easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool.
- Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
- Stir white vinegar, cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper together in the same skillet; bring to a boil and remove from heat to cool completely. Whisk sour cream and mayonnaise into cooled vinegar mixture until dressing is thick and creamy.
- Mix potatoes, dressing, onion, parsley, and chives together in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours. Stir bacon into potato salad just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 293.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
OMA'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD
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
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.
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
GERMAN POTATO SALAD
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
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.
TRADITIONAL GERMAN POTATO SALAD
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
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.
HOT GERMAN POTATO SALAD III
A variation on potato salad - delicious!
Provided by Tequila
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes No Mayo
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 30 minutes. Drain, cool and slice thin.
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside, reserving drippings.
- Saute onions in bacon drippings until they are golden-brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, celery seed, and pepper. Add to the sauteed onions and cook and stir until bubbly, then remove from heat. Stir in water and vinegar, then return to the stove and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for one minute. Carefully stir bacon and sliced potatoes into the vinegar/water mixture, stirring gently until potatoes are heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 512.4 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
GERMAN POTATO SALAD
This is a really good hot potato salad that my mother used to make for us. You can vary the amount of vinegar and sugar to change the taste around.
Provided by April
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes No Mayo
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop.
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Reserve bacon fat.
- Add the flour, sugar, water and vinegar to skillet and cook in reserved bacon fat over medium heat until dressing is thick.
- Add bacon, potatoes and green onions to skillet and stir until coated. Cook until heated and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 250.2 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
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.
MOM'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD
This German Potato Salad recipe has been in my family for generations! I don't think a year of my life has passed when I haven't had this at a family gathering. This is the version that my mom perfected, although you can add more or less sugar according to your tastes.
Provided by Kree6528
Categories Potato
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil potatoes until just tender when poked with a fork, but not too soft.
- When potatoes are cool, peel and slice thin.
- Add salt, pepper, and celery salt to taste.
- Add chopped onion; set aside.
- Fry bacon slowly in skillet until crisp; crumble when cool.
- In separate bowl, combine vinegar, water, and sugar.
- Add liquid to bacon in skillet.
- Blend in flour and additional salt, pepper, and celery salt to taste.
- Add potatoes and warm through.
REAL GERMAN POTATO SALAD - DIRECT FROM MY FRIEND IN FRANKFURT'S
I adopted this recipe from Recipezaar as it didn't have a loving home. I haven't yet been able to make it, but since I am German and generally like a good German potato salad, I thought I would put my name on this great looking recipe! ;) If you make it before I get a chance, please let me know what you think!
Provided by -Sylvie-
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook onion until tender.
- Stir in flour, blend well.
- Add vinegar and water; cook and stir until bubbly and slightly thick.
- Add sugar and stir until it dissolves.
- Add Mayo or"Miracle Whip".
- Chop pickles; gently stir in pickles and potatoes.
- Serve chilled.
CLASSIC GERMAN POTATO SALAD
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
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 :
EASY GERMAN POTATO SALAD
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
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
GERMAN POTATO SALAD RECIPE
Serve this German Potato Salad Recipe hot or cold, it's delicious either way. Our German Potato Salad Recipe gets a flavor boost from tangy mustard and sweet-salty bacon. Bonus- no peeling necessary!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h
Yield Makes 16 servings, 1/2 cup each.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook potatoes in boiling water 20 to 30 min. or just until tender; drain. Cool 10 min.
- Meanwhile, whisk next 3 ingredients until well blended. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add bacon and onions; cook and stir 4 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Stir in flour, sugar and pepper. Gradually stir in dressing mixture. Cook 1 min. or until bubbly and thickened.
- Slice potatoes. Add to ingredients in skillet; cook 3 to 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Top with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 2 g
CREAMY GERMAN POTATO SALAD
Have you ever bought marvelous-looking German potato salad, only to discover that it tastes like yesterday's rain? This is my mom's recipe, and it's been a staple in our family for years. The whipping cream makes it taste like no other. -Tracy Zettelmeier, Mukwonago, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 13 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut potatoes into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a stock pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until tender., In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 5 tablespoons drippings. Set bacon aside., In the same pan, saute onion in drippings until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes until thickened., Remove from the heat; gradually whisk in cream. Set aside. Drain potatoes. Transfer to a large bow; add reserved onion mixture and bacon. Stir gently to coat. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Use waxy potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, hold their shape better than starchy potatoes when boiled, making them ideal for potato salad.
- Boil potatoes until tender-firm: Overcooked potatoes will become mushy in the salad. To check for doneness, insert a paring knife into the center of a potato. If the knife slides in and out easily, the potatoes are done.
- Cool potatoes completely before dressing: This will help the potatoes to absorb the dressing more evenly.
- Use a light hand with the dressing: Potato salad should be moist, not soggy. Start with a small amount of dressing and add more to taste.
- Add your favorite mix-ins: Potato salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, herbs, and meats. Some popular additions include celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, and pickles.
- Serve potato salad chilled: Potato salad is best served cold, so make it ahead of time and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Conclusion:
German potato salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side or main course. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect potato salad that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you're looking for a new side dish, give German potato salad a try!
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