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Cozy German Hot Potato Salad Recipe with Tangy Apple Cider Vinaigrette

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A warm and comforting German-style hot potato salad featuring a tangy apple cider vinaigrette, crispy bacon, and fresh herbs. Perfect for cozy autumn meals and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900 g) waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 6 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup (120 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Place the cut potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender but still firm, about 12-15 minutes. Test by piercing with a fork; they should slide off easily but not fall apart.
  2. While potatoes cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced bacon and cook until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels. Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet (discard the rest or save for cooking). Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté in the bacon fat until soft and translucent, around 5 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, broth, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the butter until melted and emulsified. This warm vinaigrette will soak into the hot potatoes beautifully.
  4. Once cooked, drain potatoes well using a colander or slotted spoon. Return potatoes to the pot while still hot.
  5. Pour the warm vinaigrette over the hot potatoes. Gently fold in cooked onions and bacon. Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes so the potatoes absorb the dressing.
  6. Stir in chopped chives just before serving for a pop of color and fresh flavor.

Notes

Do not rinse potatoes after boiling to allow the warm vinaigrette to soak in properly. If the salad seems dry, add a splash more broth or vinegar. For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use olive oil instead of butter. Ensure broth and mustard are gluten-free for a gluten-free dish.

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Keywords: German potato salad, hot potato salad, apple cider vinaigrette, bacon potato salad, warm potato salad, cozy recipes, autumn recipes

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