Grilled German Potato Salad
This warm potato salad pairs lightly charred Yukon Golds with a tangy bacon-onion vinaigrette, balancing smoky notes with a gentle sweetness and a sharp hit of vinegar. Black pepper and a whisper of cayenne add subtle heat, while fresh parsley brightens each bite. Grilled German Potato Salad is ideal for cookouts, picnics, or as a hearty side alongside sausages or roasted meats.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled German Potato Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Place the potatoes on the grill grate; grill, turning occasionally, until just barely tender when pierced with a skewer, about 15 minutes. Let them rest until cool enough to handle.
- 3
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until the grease turns foamy, about 5 minutes. Lift out half the bacon with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels and reserve for topping. Add the onion to the remaining bacon in the skillet; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes more.
- 4
Meanwhile, peel the potatoes. Cut them into quarters, then slice into 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer to a bowl.
- 5
Stir the vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne into the bacon-onion mixture. Raise the heat to medium-high; bring to a boil. Stir, then remove the dressing from the heat.
- 6
Pour the dressing over the potatoes; toss to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir again; add the parsley and top with the reserved bacon. Enjoy warm.
- Calories 292.75 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 12.6 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 35.56 g 13%
- Total Fat 11.75 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 2.23 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 13.34 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 267.62 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 2.53 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 4.93 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 25.51 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.51 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 518.68 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 11.92 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 4.5 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Grilled German Potato Salad is a German side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 292.75 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled German Potato Salad?
- It is a German salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or salad.
- What is Grilled German Potato Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled German Potato Salad?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 292.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled German Potato Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Grilled German Potato Salad healthy?
- Grilled German Potato Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 292.75 calories and 12.6 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 267.62 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.23 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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