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Hot German Potato Salad

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Hot German Potato Salad is a warm, tangy, and slightly sweet potato side dish made with a vinegar-based dressing, onions, and fresh herbs. Unlike creamy potato salad, this version is savory, comforting, and traditionally served warm.

Ingredients

6 cups peeled potatoes, halved if large (about 2 to 2 ½ pounds – Yukon gold or red potatoes preferred)

1 medium onion, chopped

½ cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar

¼ cup water

4 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)

1 teaspoon table salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 ½ teaspoons celery seeds

1 tablespoon Dijon or spicy brown mustard (optional)

2–3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook 15–20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain, cool slightly, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, pepper, and celery seeds. Simmer until sugar dissolves.
  3. Add chopped onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in mustard if using, whisking until smooth.
  5. Pour hot dressing over warm potatoes and gently toss to coat.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  7. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Best served warm, but can be enjoyed at room temperature or cold.

Use Yukon gold or red potatoes for best texture.

Adjust sugar to your preferred level of sweetness.

Fresh parsley brightens flavor, but dried can be substituted.

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