My German Potato Salad Is a Summer Cookout Star

We dare you to name another side dish that's more synonymous with summer cookouts than potato salad . Every year when the grills get dusted off and we gather in each other's backyards for BBQs , we enjoy plate after plate of this American classic. We all have our favorite versions and never seem to tire of them.

Potato salad truly is one of the most versatile summer sides that pairs well with everything from chicken and burgers to steak, so we can never have too many potato salad recipes! German Potato Saladis even more adaptable because it can be served hot, room temperature or chilled, which means it can be party-ready whenever you are.

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German potato salad is one of those dishes that even those who haven't tried it know a couple of things about. It contains bacon and is served warm. But if you've ever tasted it, you know the flavor profile is unlike most other tater salads out there.

Ingredients

• 2.5-lbs yellow potatoes, skin left on

• 8 slices bacon, fried crisp and chopped

• 1 medium white onion, chopped

• ⅓ cup white vinegar

• ½ cup water

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 1 tbsp flour

• ½ tsp dried mustard

• 2 tsp dried parsley

• salt and pepper

1. Chop potatoes into large bite size pieces.

2. Bring a large pot of water to boil.

3. Boil potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes.

4. Drain well.

5. While potatoes cook, fry bacon in a large skillet.

6. Remove to a paper towel lined plate.

7. Saute onion in bacon fat until soft, about 3-5 minutes.

8. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.

9. Add mustard, vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pepper.

10. Bring to a simmer while whisking.

11. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

12. When potatoes are drained, add to a large bowl.

13. Pour dressing over potatoes.

14. Add bacon and gently stir.

15. Sprinkle with parsley.

16. Serve warm, room temperature or chilled.

My German Potato Salad Is a Summer Cookout Star first appeared on Parade on May 26, 2025