Mama’s Warm German Potato Salad

Name: Mama's Warm German Potato Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: German Recipes, German Salad Recipes
Ingredients: 3 pounds small red potatoes; 1/3 cup canola oil; 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/2 English cucumber, very thinly sliced; 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced; 1 small onion, chopped; 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

My grandmother, Mama, made this potato salad for every family gathering at her home. The relatives would arrive with their specialties in hand. She never wrote the recipe down, so I had to re-create it from memory. Years later, it's just about right. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida

Ingredients

3 pounds small red potatoes
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 English cucumber, very thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 18-21 minutes. Drain; cool slightly. Peel and thinly slice. Whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add potatoes; toss to coat. Add remaining ingredients; toss to combine. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 163 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 246mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.

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szhenson

Oct 26, 2019

Found this recipe last year and a favorite. Lighter and easier than old German recipes, yes I'm from Wis. I pare potatoes, slice and boil til just barely tender, drain and mix with ingredients. Much easier. PS: Bacon is a definite ! and just as good cold.
Modonna

Oct 20, 2019

My grandparents were German. No celery, cuc or oil. potatoes, onion, crumbled bacon with a vinegar and bacon drippings for dressing. Always served warm.
BilliePock

Jun 10, 2018

This is so delicious. The slices cucumbers were a delicious addition. It's even good cold.
swinny

May 30, 2017

We had this for Memorial Day and it was delicious.