Warm Potato Salad with Crispy Bacon
German-style warm potato salad dressed in a tangy vinegar-butter sauce with crispy bacon bits and fresh dill. Ready in under 25 minutes—the ultimate TikTok comfort side that doubles as a main.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb waxy potatoes (yukon gold or fingerling), unpeeled
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup tempeh bacon, crumbled (or smoked paprika-seasoned chickpeas)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp grainy mustard
Instructions
- 1
Cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes (leave skins on). Boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
- 2
While potatoes cook, warm broth and vinegar in a small bowl with butter and mustard until butter melts.
- 3
Drain potatoes and transfer to a large bowl while still hot. Add sliced red onion and tempeh bacon.
- 4
Pour warm dressing over the potatoes and toss gently until coated. Let sit 2 minutes to absorb flavor.
- 5
Fold in fresh dill. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- small bowl
- large mixing bowl
- knife
- fork or skewer (for doneness test)
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