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    Home » Recipes » German Salad Recipes

    Bavarian Potato Salad with Bacon

    Published: Mar 23, 2018 · Modified: Mar 8, 2022 by Angela Schofield · 1 Comment

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    Authentic Bavarian Potato Salad with Bacon

    Bavarian Potato Salad Bacon Vinaigrette

    Learn how to make an all-time favorite Bavarian style potato salad with bacon. This potato salad makes not only a great side to any German meal but is great addition for your next BBQ too.

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    How is Potato Salad called in German?

    Potato salad is called "Kartoffelsalat".

    How to pronounce "Kartoffelsalat"?

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    How to make Bavarian Potato Salad with Bacon Video Tutorial

    Authentic Bavarian Potato Salad Recipe

    Bavarian Potato Salad Bacon Vinaigrette

    Bavarian Potato Salad

    Angela Schofield
    4.34 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Side Dishes
    Cuisine German
    Servings 4 - 6 Portions

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 pounds potatoes
    • 1 medium large onion finely chopped
    • 1 tbsp. green onions or chives finely chopped
    • 16 oz. pickles finely chopped
    • 1 medium large apple finely chopped
    • 1 tbsp. lemon juice

    Bacon Vinaigrette

    • 6 oz. bacon finely chopped
    • ¾ cup vegetable broth
    • 4 tbsp. white wine vinegar
    • 1 tbsp. sugar
    • 2 tsp. coarse salt
    • 1 tsp. coarse pepper
    • 1 tsp. mustard
    • 4-6 tbsp. vegetable oil

    Instructions
     

    • Simmer potatoes over medium-high heat until firmly done. Let potatoes cool down.
    • Cut onion finely and add to a large bowl.
    • Peel and cut cooled down potatoes into slices and add on top of the onions.
    • Finely chop apple, mix with lemon juice and add to bowl.
    • Finely chop pickles and add to the bowl.

    Bacon Vinaigrette

    • Chop bacon finely and fry for a few minutes.
    • Add broth, boil up and add to a mixing bowl.
    • Add vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and mustard and mix well.
    • Add oil to the mixture and stir again.
    • Pour warm bacon vinaigrette over potato salad.
    • Toss lightly and serve lukewarm or allow to rest for about 30 minutes to develop the flavor fully.

    Nutrition

    Yield: 1grams
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