Warm German Potato Salad with Bacon and Vinegar

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-27 · Updated 2026-05-27

A hearty warm potato salad tossed with crispy bacon, tangy vinegar, and fresh herbs, perfect as a traditional German side dish. This German-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs small Yukon Gold potatoes, bacon slices, yellow 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 290 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 lbs small Yukon Gold potatoes
• 6 slices, diced bacon slices
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 2 lbs small Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tsp salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 15-20 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain and let cool slightly, then peel and slice into 1/4-inch rounds.
2. Step 2: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 6 diced bacon slices until crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving the bacon fat in the skillet.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium finely chopped yellow onion to the bacon fat and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes until the dressing slightly thickens.
5. Step 5: Place the sliced potatoes in a large bowl and pour the warm bacon dressing over them. Gently toss to coat all slices, then fold in the crisp bacon and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
6. Step 6: Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature as a classic German side.