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Dairy-Free German Potato Salad (Kartoffelsalat) recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy-Free German Potato Salad (Kartoffelsalat)

A tangy and flavorful German potato salad made without dairy, featuring crispy bacon and a vinegar-based dressing.

45m6 servings
DAIRY-free
320 cal|12g protein|35g carbs|15g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 910 g Potatoes
  • 8 slices Bacon
  • 0.5 medium Onion
  • 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 0.25 cup Vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 0.75 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Boil the potatoes: Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
  2. 2Cook the bacon: While the potatoes are cooking, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside to drain on paper towels. Reserve the bacon fat.
  3. 3Prepare the dressing: In the same skillet, sauté the onion in the reserved bacon fat until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the apple cider vinegar, vegetable broth, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. 4Assemble the salad: Peel and slice the potatoes. Crumble the cooked bacon. In a large bowl, combine the sliced potatoes, crumbled bacon, and the warm dressing. Gently toss to coat.
  5. 5Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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