Warm potato salad with bacon and mustard sauce, German style
4 servings
30 minutes
Warm potato salad with bacon and mustard sauce is a classic dish of German cuisine, known for its rich flavor and appetizing aroma. Historically, this salad originated as a hearty village treat where simple ingredients are transformed into something special. Tender young potatoes pair wonderfully with crispy bacon, while vinegar and grainy mustard add a light spiciness and pleasant tang to the dish. Onions add freshness, making the salad's texture layered. This salad is perfect as a side dish for meat dishes or as a standalone warm treat on cool days. It’s best served immediately after preparation when the potatoes are still warm and the sauce reveals its full depth of flavor. It’s a great choice for those who love the combination of simplicity and exquisite taste.
1
Boil potatoes in salted boiling water until cooked. Drain, cool, and cut in half. Transfer to a bowl.
- New potatoes: 700 g
- Coarse salt: to taste
2
In a skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon strips cut into thin strips until crispy. Add the sliced onion and sauté, stirring, until soft for 2-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 3 tablespoons of vinegar and mustard.
- Bacon: 3 pieces
- Red onion: 1 head
- White wine vinegar: 4 tablespoons
- Wholegrain mustard: 3 tablespoons
3
Add the sauce with bacon to the warm potatoes and mix. Season with salt and pepper. Optionally, add more vinegar. Serve warm.
- Bacon: 3 pieces
- White wine vinegar: 4 tablespoons
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
