This easy German potato salad is easy to make and absolutely delicious. It is also easy to make it Whole30 compliant if that is important to you. Many people are not fans of potato salad made with mayonnaise. While I am not one of those people, I live to serve, and bring you this warm potato salad which doesn't use mayonnaise. Hooray!
Place the potatoes in a pot with the water and first amount of salt.
Bring to a boil and keep at a low boil until potatoes are easily pierced all the way through, about 10-13 minutes depending on size.
While the potatoes are cooking, chop the bacon into 1/2" pieces and cook over medium heat until crisp.
Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Strain the bacon fat in the pan and measure out ¼ cup, reserving the rest for some other use.
When the potatoes are cooked, thoroughly drain them.
Hold each with tongs or with a heat proof glove and slice each potato into ½” rounds. Return them all to the pot.
Drizzle 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar over the potatoes and put the lid on to let them, steam and absorb the vinegar, about 5 minutes.
In the skillet you cooked the bacon in, reheat the 1/4 cup bacon fat over medium heat until hot.
Stir in the onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add in the mustard, garlic, the rest of the apple cider vinegar, second amount of salt, and pepper.
Cook for 2 more minutes.
Remove the lid from the potatoes and pour the dressing over the still-hot potatoes.
Use a spatula to gently toss to coat the potatoes with the dressing.
Let sit for 2 minutes to soak in.
Stir in the chopped parsley and reserved bacon.
Serve immediately or let cool to room temperature and then serve.
Notes
TIPS:Pouring some of the apple cider vinegar into the potatoes when they are still hot allows the vinegar to really soak in and flavor the potatoes all the way through.MAKE IT WHOLE30 COMPLIANT:There are now many different brands of bacon that are Whole 30 compliant, so check your labels and do a little research online.STORING:Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or over medium heat on the stove top.