MOMMA'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD

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Melanie's potato salad is a cross between a traditional American recipe and a German potato salad. It's the best of both worlds! We love the flavor from the red onions and celery. The dressing is slightly sweet and tangy at the same there. Crisp bacon adds savoriness and flavor to the potato salad. This will be a very popular...

Provided by melanie kenefsky

Categories     Potato Salads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 large or 12 small red skin potatoes, peeled (about a 3 lb bag)
1 medium red onion, chopped
3 stick celery, chopped
1 capful white vinegar
3/4 c mayonnaise (add more if too dry)
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt (add more to taste)
1/2 tsp pepper (add more to taste)
1 lb bacon (fried crisp/cut up)

Steps:

  • 1. Peel and cut potatoes into bite-size pieces. Boil until tender but not mushy (about 15 minutes depending on the size of chunks you cut).
  • 2. Drain potatoes and place in a mixing bowl. Mix in diced red onion and celery.
  • 3. Add mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • 4. Taste test to adjust spices. Add more mayo if it's too dry.
  • 5. Stir in crumbled bacon.
  • 6. Put into a nice serving dish and sprinkle with paprika.

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