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

Gluten-Free German Potato Salad (Kartoffelsalat)

A classic German potato salad made gluten-free, featuring tender potatoes in a tangy vinegar-based dressing with crispy bacon and fresh herbs.

45m6 servings
NUTS-free
320 cal|10g protein|35g carbs|15g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 910 g Potatoes, Yukon Gold or Red, peeled and quartered
  • 6 slices Bacon, diced
  • 0.5 medium Onion, finely diced
  • 0.25 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 0.25 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Chives, chopped
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

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

Instructions

  1. 1Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
  2. 2While the potatoes are cooking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, reserving the bacon fat.
  3. 3In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion in the reserved bacon fat until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4In a large bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, and vegetable broth.
  5. 5Slice the cooled potatoes into bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl with the dressing.
  6. 6Add the sautéed onion, crispy bacon, fresh parsley, and fresh chives to the bowl.
  7. 7Season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss to combine.
  8. 8Serve warm or at room temperature.

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