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    German Potato Salad

    Published: Jan 26, 2021 · Modified: Apr 2, 2023 by Kathy Carmichael · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Whenever I make potato salad, my husband begs for German potato salad. So, I turned my grandma's recipe into a vegan German potato salad with smokey coconut bacon. 

    When I was a kid, my grandma made the best warm potato salad. At the time, I didn't know it was Gerrman! Actually, potato salad originated in Germany. 

    Traditionally, German potato salad is made with olive oil, sugar, and bacon. My vegan version replaces the bacon with coconut bacon.  Also, I use maple syrup instead of sugar and omit the oil altogether. And, I prefer baby red potatoes over white potatoes. 

    What ingredients are in German Potato Salad?

    German Potato Salad Ingredients

    • Baby red potatoes or potatoes of choice
    • Red onion
    • Chives
    • Celery
    • Dill
    • Vegan Coconut Bacon 

    german potato salad recipe

    Served cold or hot, this potato salad recipe is scrumptious! 

    German Potato Salad mixed together

    Even though German Potato Salad is traditionally served warm, it tastes just as fabulous cold. 

    To serve this recipe warm, prepare all the ingredients by chopping the vegetables and making the dressing. Then, as soon as the potatoes are boiled, combine the vegetables, dressing, and coconut bacon, toss and serve. 

    However, my preference is to combine the cooked potatoes and other ingredients and refrigerate, so the flavors enhance. Next, I either serve the salad cold or reheat it and serve it warm. 

    german potato salad

    What is in the oil-free dressing? 

    • Apple Cider Vinegar
    • Dijon Mustard
    • Pure maple syrup
    • Paprika
    • Black pepper
    • Salt

    What makes the German Potato Salad fabulous is the coconut bacon!

    vegan coconut bacon

    To give the salad an extra boost of flavor, I add coconut bacon. Although coconut bacon can be made beforehand, it can also be made on-demand. I buy unsweetened coconut flakes from the grocery store.

    To make coconut bacon, you need unsweetened coconut chips, not flakes.

    Instead of Vegan Coconut Bacon, add a teaspoon of liquid smoke to the dressing. 

    german potato salad served

    FAQs

    Is German potato salad better the next day?
     
    Yes. German potato salad is still good the following day. You may bring it with you to work if you're not able to finish it the day before. 
     
    How long can you keep German potato salad in the fridge?
     
    Keep your German potato salad inside the refrigerator for around 5 days. Make sure that you place it in an airtight container. 

    If you love potato salad, try these vegan potato salad recipes! 

    • Italian Potato Salad
    • Greek Potato Salad
    • Pesto Potato Salad
    • Vegan Potato Salad

    📖 Recipe

    german potato salad

    German Potato Salad

    Kathy Carmichael
    German potato salad is transformed and veganizied! Eat it warm or cold, this smokey and tangy German potato salad recipe will bring you back for seconds.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine German
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 104 kcal

    Equipment

    • 365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Pure 100% Grade A Maple Syrup, Dark Color Robust Taste, 32 Fl Oz

    Ingredients
      

    Salad

    • 2 pounds baby red potatoes sliced in halves or quarters
    • 1 cup diced red onion
    • ¼ cup chopped chives
    • 1 cup diced celery
    • ¼ cup chopped dill
    • Vegan Coconut Bacon Click this link

    Dressing

    • ½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
    • 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
    • ½ teaspoon pure maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    Salad

    • Prepare Vegan Coconut Bacon according to directions provided on the link.
    • Slice potatoes in halves or quarters
    • In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and boil for approximately 15 minutes (this varies due to the size of potatoes, so check for tenderness with a fork. (Since I quartered my baby potatoes, it took under 15 minutes to cook my potatoes. Larger potatoes, however, take around 30 minutes).
    • Chop onions, chives, dill, celery

    Dressing

    • Whisk all ingredients together; set aside

    Serve

    • Once potatoes are drained, transfer them to a large bowl.
    • Add chopped vegetables
    • Add coconut bacon
    • Pour dressing over the top.
    • Toss together
    • Serve while warm or cover and served cold.

    Notes

    FAQs

    Is German potato salad better the next day?
     
    Yes. German potato salad is still good the following day. You may bring it with you to work if you're not able to finish it the day before. 
     
    How long can you keep German potato salad in the fridge?
     
    Keep your German potato salad inside the refrigerator for around 5 days. Make sure that you place it in an airtight container. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 583mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 245IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Sue

      January 26, 2021 at 9:45 am

      German Potato Salad is a family favorite. My German Mother-in-Law did not use fresh celery, instead she used celery seed. So, for future use, if you have no celery, just use the seed. Otherwise, except for the mustard, and maple syrup, it looks pretty much the same. Agave would be better than adding the maple flavor. She used not dill, but that sounds good.
      I enjoy reading your recipes; I am saving them and so far, the ones I have tried are delicious. Thank you.

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      • Kathy Carmichael

        January 26, 2021 at 10:24 am

        Hi Sue, thank you for the suggestions! I never thought of using celery salt, but I will do so next time. I hope you enjoy the recipe. And thank you for your feedback. I appreciate it. Stay healthy 🙂

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