PHENOMENAL GERMAN POTATO SALAD WITH FRESH DILL PICKLE

Phenomenal German Potato Salad With Fresh Dill Pickle image

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories Potato

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons sugar
1 cucumber, peeled, quartered, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
salt and pepper
3 lbs small red potatoes, scrubbed and sliced 1/4 inch thick
8 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup coarse grain mustard
1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Steps:

Fresh Cucumber: Stir sugar, cucumber, ½ cup vinegar, dill, and ½ teaspoon salt together in bowl; set aside while preparing potatoes.
Bring potatoes, remaining vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt, and 8 cups water to boil in large pot. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are just tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain potatoes and return to pot.
Dressing: Meanwhile, fry bacon in large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown and crisp, 8 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate; pour off and discard all but 2 tablespoons bacon grease. Add onion and oil to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until onion is softened and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes.
Drain cucumbers and reserve juice, set brined cucumber aside. Whisk cucumber juice, mustard, and 1 teaspoon pepper into skillet; bring to simmer.
Pour dressing over warm potatoes, stir to combine, and let sit until slightly cooled and potatoes have absorbed dressing, about 10 minutes.
Assemble Salad: Stir parsley, drained cucumbers, and bacon into potatoes to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl and serve. (Salad can be refrigerated in airtight container for 1 day. Bring to room temperature before serving.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.3, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 203, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 5.8, Protein 6.5