Real german potato salad no mayo –So, you think potato salad is just about mayonnaise and hard-boiled eggs? Oh boy, do I have a surprise for you! Let’s dive into the world of Real German Potato Salad—no mayo required. This dish will have your taste buds doing the happy dance and leave your friends questioning all their preconceived notions about potato salads. Get ready for a culinary adventure that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Feast Your Eyes!
Just look at this beauty! You know it’s going to be good when it looks like this:
Now that you’re drooling, let’s get down to business. Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this marvelous German delight:
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds of medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes work wonders)
- 1 cup of chopped cooked bacon (because everything’s better with bacon, right?)
- 1/2 cup of chopped onion (the more, the merrier—unless you’re crying too much)
- 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar (get that tangy goodness in there)
- 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard (to give it a zesty kick)
- 1/2 cup of chicken broth (or vegetable broth for our veggie friends)
- Salt and pepper to taste (because who doesn’t love a little seasoning?)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional, but it makes you look fancy)
Instructions: Let’s Get Cooking!
- First things first, wash your potatoes! Be kind to those spuds and scrub them down. Then, boil them in a large pot of salted water until they are fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes). Just don’t let them get mushy, we want them to hold their shape!
- Once they’re done, drain and let them cool a bit. You can peel them if you want, but that’s up to you. We like to live dangerously and leave the skins on for some added texture!
- While your potatoes are busy cooling down, grab a skillet and fry up that glorious bacon until it’s nice and crispy. Set it aside, but don’t forget to keep those drippings in the pan. You’re going to want to thank them later.
- In the same skillet, toss in your chopped onions and sauté them in the bacon drippings until they’re soft and translucent. It’s like a party in your pan! Smell that magic?
- In a bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, chicken broth, and season with salt and pepper. Pour this fabulous dressing over the potatoes once they’ve cooled, and mix in the sautéed onions and bacon.
- Give it a gentle toss so everything gets all cozy together. You’re not making a potato smoothie, after all!
- Finally, garnish with fresh parsley, if you’re feeling fancy. Chill it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let those flavors mingle and get to know each other.
And there you have it! A Real German Potato Salad that’ll rock your world and impress everyone at the barbecue. Now go forth, and make some potatoes proud!