Next-Generation German Potato Salad

Name: Next-Generation German Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 14 servings.
Cuisine: German Recipes, German Salad Recipes
Ingredients: 4 pounds small red potatoes, quartered; 10 bacon strips, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons chopped celery; 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup water; 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar

My quick-cooking German-style potato salad is a keeper for family reunions. Balsamic vinegar and bacon give it a different taste twist.

Ingredients

4 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
10 bacon strips, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water
1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar

Directions

Place the potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. In the drippings, saute the onion, celery and green pepper until tender. Stir in the flour, sugar, salt and pepper until blended. Combine water and vinegar; stir into vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Drain potatoes and place in a large serving bowl. Pour dressing over potatoes. Add bacon and toss to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 197 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Balsamic Bacon and Potato Salad in Country Woman August/September 2007

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JANENOV46

Jul 9, 2013

I made this last night to go with the recipe for bourbob brats that was featured this month.I have made German potato salad many times and the addition of green pepper, celery and balsamic vinegar were awsome!