Traditional German potato salad called Schwabischer Kartoffelsalat is known for its sweet and sour taste. In this recipe, soft potatoes are mixed with a tasty dressing made from apple cider vinegar and sugar for a little sweetness. It's great for picnics, barbecues, and as a side dish for any event.
Ingredients: 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced. 1/2 cup vegetable broth. 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. 1 onion, finely chopped. 3 slices of bacon, chopped optional. 1/4 cup sugar. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Salt and pepper to taste. Chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
Instructions: For about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft, boil the sliced potatoes in salted water. Remove the water and set it aside. Heat up a large skillet over medium-low and add the chopped bacon. Cook until the bacon is crispy. Take the bacon out of the pan and set it aside. If you're not using bacon, you can skip this step. Put the chopped onion in the same pan as the bacon and cook it in the bacon fat or vegetable oil until it turns clear. Put sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, vegetable broth, and apple cider vinegar in the pan. Mix it well and bring it to a low boil. Allow it to cook slowly for a few minutes. Add the hot dressing to the potatoes that have been cooked. If you want, you can add the crispy bacon pieces. Toss the potatoes gently to spread the dressing all over them. Let the salad sit for about 15 minutes, stirring it every now and then, so the flavors can soak in. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. You can serve it hot or cold. Have fun!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Maria Lager
