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Oktoberfest Potato Salad

Oktoberfest Potato Salad pairs tender sliced potatoes with smoky bacon, crisp celery, and fresh parsley, all tossed in a tangy-sweet cider vinegar dressing brightened with mustard. It’s a warm, German-style salad with layered flavors—savory, sweet, and piquant—that’s perfect for gatherings, cookouts, or a hearty side alongside sausages and roast meats.

  • Prep50 mins
  • Cook30 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Oktoberfest Potato Salad
  1. 1

    Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool.

  2. 2

    Stir the dry mustard with 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl and let it stand for 10 minutes to develop flavor.

  3. 3

    Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the slices on paper towels. Keep the bacon drippings in the skillet. Let the bacon cool, then crumble it.

  4. 4

    Cook the onion in the reserved bacon drippings over medium heat until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes. Stir the mustard paste, sugar, 1/4 cup water, and cider vinegar into the onion and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the vinegar dressing for 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Peel the potatoes if desired; slice 3 potatoes into a salad bowl and arrange in a layer. Sprinkle the potatoes with half the crumbled bacon, celery, and parsley; season with salt and black pepper. Pour a little of the vinegar dressing over the layer. Repeat the layer with the remaining 3 potatoes, bacon, celery, parsley, salt, and black pepper; pour the remaining dressing over the salad. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

About This Recipe

Oktoberfest Potato Salad is a German side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Bacon, Celery, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 259.67 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Oktoberfest Potato Salad?
It is a German salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or salad.
What is Oktoberfest Potato Salad made of?
The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Bacon, Celery, Diced Onion, Dry Mustard. The full list of 10 is above.
How long does it take to make Oktoberfest Potato Salad?
About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 50 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 259.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Oktoberfest Potato Salad easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.

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