Baden-Württemberg Style Potato Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
Warm potato salad tossed in a tangy mustard vinaigrette with fresh herbs and crisp bacon, a classic side from southern Germany. This german-inspired salads ready in about 40 minutes pairs pounds small waxy potatoes, bacon strips, small, finely diced white onion into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds small waxy potatoes
- 6 slices bacon strips
- 1 small, finely diced white onion
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Place 2 pounds small waxy potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Step 2: While potatoes cook, fry 6 slices of bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat in the skillet.
- Step 3: Add 1 small finely diced white onion to the reserved bacon fat and sauté over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened but not browned.
- Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup chicken broth, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Bring the vinaigrette to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes until slightly reduced. Remove from heat.
- Step 5: Slice the warm potatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place in a large bowl. Pour the warm vinaigrette over the potatoes and gently toss to coat.
- Step 6: Crumble the cooked bacon and add it along with 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss gently again and serve warm or at room temperature.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Baden-Württemberg Style Potato Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Baden-Württemberg Style Potato Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pounds small waxy potatoes from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Baden-Württemberg Style Potato Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Baden-Württemberg Style Potato Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Baden-Württemberg Style Potato Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette?
German salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
