German Potato Salad
Vegan German Potato Salad, just like my mom used to make—such a delicious upgrade from classic mashed potatoes!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 3 lbs red or Yukon gold potatoes cut in 1 inch pieces
- 1 package vegan bacon diced (see notes)
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 Tablespoon all purpose flour (use corn starch if you need a gluten free option)
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Add chopped potatoes to a large pot of cold water. Heat over high heat until boiling. Allow potatoes to boil until fork tender, but not mushy, about 25 minutes.
- While potatoes are boiling, cut bacon into a small dice.
- Heat oil in a deep cast iron skillet or a heavy bottom pot (like a Le Creuset) and add bacon. Allow bacon to crisp up a bit and cook all the way through. Remove bacon from pan.
- Add onion (and a little more oil if needed) and cook until translucent.
- Add flour, sugar and salt to the pan and stir.
- Add water and vinegar, and stir until bubbling and slightly thickened.
- Add all of the potatoes and bacon back into the pot.
- Stir well, breaking up the potatoes a bit, and allow to heat through for a few minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
I like using Upton's Naturals vegan bacon. You can also make your own coconut bacon, especially if you are looking for a gluten free option!