German Potato Salad
Bacon, apple cider vinegar, onion and sugar give this German potato salad a kick! Traditionally served warm, this potato side dish is a delicious combination of salty and sweet.
Servings: 8
Calories: 187kcal
Ingredients
- ½ pound bacon (cut into small pieces)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 4 cups diced red potatoes (peeled and cooked)
Instructions
- Fry bacon pieces and chopped onion together until bacon is cooked through to as crispy as you’d like it.
- Remove the bacon and onion from the pan and drain on a paper towel. Leave the bacon grease in the pan (it should be about 2 tablespoons of fat. If there is less, add oil).
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, salt, pepper, vinegar and water. Set aside.
- Add the flour to the grease in the skillet and use a whisk to blend it.
- Add the sugar/water mixture to the pan with the bacon grease roux. Use a whisk to mix well.
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and allow the mixture to slightly thicken.
- Place the cooked potatoes in a bowl and add the bacon and onion.
- Pour the dressing over the potatoes. Mix well.
- Serve hot.
Notes
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 8, with 1 serving being 1/8 of the salad. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 254mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 4.2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.5mg