I have to confess that I am not really a huge fan of potato salad. I guess that I usually think of potato salad as the typical super starchy mayonnaise-laden version. This German-style potato salad is loaded with mustard, bacon, and shallots- some of my absolute favorite ingredients. When my husband requested potato salad for his belated Father’s Day cookout, I was so happy to have found this mustard version! It was tangy and loaded with flavor. π This recipe was adapted from The New York Times, contributed by Melissa Clark. It is best eaten warm, just after it is assembled, but would also be good at room temperature. Perfect for every summer cookout. I’m sharing this with my friends at Angie’s Fiesta Friday #75 this week- which I am co-hosting with my friend Julie of Hostess at Heart! Come join the fun! π Happy 4th of July! Yield: Serves 8
- 2 pounds small waxy white or yellow potatoes, roughly about the same size
- 6 ounces thick-cut bacon, diced
- Β½ cup thinly sliced shallot (I used 2 GIANT shallots)
- 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, more to taste
- ΒΌ teaspoon coarseΒ salt, more as needed
- freshly ground black pepper, as needed
- chopped parsley, for garnish, optional
- Place whole unpeeled potatoes in a large pot with enough salted water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until potatoes are just tender, 15 to 25 minutes depending upon size.
- Drain and cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch chunks as soon as you can handle them. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, fry bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
- Stir shallots into the skillet with the bacon fat and fry for a minute, until just slightly crisped. Remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk in shallots and bacon drippings. (I added the mustard mixture directly to my skillet to combine with all of the drippings.)
- Crumble in bacon. Immediately toss potatoes with dressing. Adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Garnish with parsley and more vinegar if you like and serve warm or at room temperature.
Two Years Ago:
That is such an easy, simple but flavorful dish! A must try for potato lovers!! Happy FF and Happy 4 th of July!
Thank you!! Happy 4th to you too- enjoy the day! π
Potato salad is such a great, classic dish for 4th of July! I love the addition of that bacon and the whole grain mustard!
My husband and son would eat potato salad every day- especially with bacon. π Especially on the 4th of July too! π Happy 4th & Happy Fiesta Friday!
This potato salad would be amazing cold or hot and the perfect side to anything! I love the beautiful potatoes mixed with that yummy bacon and shallots! Happy 4th and #75 FF Josette!
Thanks, Julie! Thanks for co-hosting with me- you write the most wonderful comments! π Have a wonderful 4th & Happy FF!
Thank you Josette! It was a great group and I really enjoyed co-hosting. You made the perfect partner for me! J&J. Angie will have to remember that one. π Enjoy your day!
I JUST printed the NYT recipe out this morning. It’s great to see that you made it and read your comments as well. And, thank you so much for co-hosting FF. It’s my favorite party in the blogosphere. π
No way!! Melissa Clark is one of my favorites. This is a good one- a must try! π Happy 4th & Happy FF!
Love German potato salad especially when served warm. Thanks for co-hosting Fiesta Friday. Have a great weekend and Happy FF!
SO good warm. π (Even for non-potato salad lovers!) Happy FF & Happy 4th to you & your family!!
I dont like mayo based potato salads either, but this one sounds just about perfect! Thank you for sharing Josette and for hosting FF!
Thank you, Naina! π & Thanks for your Fancy Nancy post!! π
I’ve also always been a bit so-so on potato salad because I think of them as being somewhat cloying, overwhelmed with all that mayonnaise…but this salad sounds so delicious: not so heavy and with a nice bit of acidity π
Thank you! Exactly- I completely agree. This is really a great potato salad- not that “light” with the bacon, but it does have a lot of zing from the mustard! π
I love it I love it I love it! It looks a bit like the dish I always eat when on Winter holiday in Austria π
Yay! Thanks for your enthusiastic comment! What a nice association- I want to go on a Winter holiday in Austria! π
Haha you should! It’s great out there π
Great recipe. Top marks, we really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing.
Simon
Thank you so much! So happy to hear that you enjoyed it π