Category: Side Dishes & Salads

Sriracha Slaw

I love a slaw with some kick. Sure, I’ll enjoy a big ole bowl of sweet slaw too, but for my money you can’t beat a Sriracha slaw that brings a little heat. This is not your usual boring creamy slaw. Nor is it your usual vinegary slaw either. There’s more than a bit of spiciness in it. There’s lots of flavor too!

Sriracha Slaw

Nicely Spicy

Sriracha sauce is a wonderful thing. Though it is a little spicy, it’s not a burn-the-cover-off-your-tongue hot. It’s pleasant really. It adds a little something, something you don’t find in a regular hot sauce. It is fantastic in this Sriracha slaw. Heck, I’d have to rename this dish if there weren’t Sriracha in it!

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

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Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

Also try my Hard Eight coleslaw.

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Sriracha Cole Slaw

I love a slaw with some kick. Sure, I’ll enjoy a big ole bowl of sweet slaw too, but for my money you can’t beat a Sriracha slaw that brings a little heat.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword cole slaw, coleslaw, spicy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 155kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Jeff Mauro

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, mustard, Sriracha, sugar and celery seed.
  • Add in the slaw mix and stir well to coat.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

Stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Velveeta Tex-Mex Rice

I was on a Velveeta kick. I was putting it on burgers. Hot dogs. Mac and cheese. Anything that called for cheese, I was gonna put Velveeta in it. But then I ran across this recipe for Velveeta Tex-Mex rice and I thought “Now THAT’S what I was looking for!”. Lots and lots of creamy cheesy Velveeta in a simple side dish that sounded amazing. And it was! This was perfect with our burgers and hot dogs. Despite its simplicity and short ingredient list, it is packed with flavor.

Velveeta Tex-Mex Rice

Make It A Main Dish

The original recipe for Velveeta Tex-Mex rice called for adding cooked chicken. I wanted a side dish so I left that out. However, this recipe makes a big batch of rice so I ended up with leftovers. And I figured, sure, why not serve this as the main dish? I didn’t have any chicken but I did have smoked sausage. So I grilled it (you could just fry it in a pan) to get a little color and sliced it into rounds. I reheated the rice (I had to add a bit more salsa to thin it a bit) and stirred in the sausage. Boom! A great main dish in minutes!

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This recipe is also great using Mexican Velveeta instead!

Velveeta Tex-Mex Rice
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Velveeta Tex-Mex Rice

Add smoked sausage or grilled chicken to make it a meal!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese, rice
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 402kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add beans, salsa and rice to a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
  • Heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until warmed thoroughly.
  • Add the Velveeta and stir.
  • Reduce heat to low and cover.
  • Cook for 5 minutes or until Velveeta is melted, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve hot garnished with cilantro.

Notes

If the rice mixture gets too thick just add a bit more salsa and stir.

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 667mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 434IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Honey Butter Skillet Corn

Whether it’s fresh corn season where you live (like it is here in Indiana) or not, you’ll love this honey butter skillet corn. It’s sweet. Creamy. The corn just ‘pops’ with flavor. This isn’t a difficult side dish to make but it sure is good. It’s just as great leftover too, so don’t hesitate to make an extra-big batch!

Honey Butter Skillet Corn

Go Fresh. Go Grilled.

This honey butter skillet corn can be made with canned corn. Or frozen. But it’s best made with fresh corn on the cob. And better still if you grill or roast the corn on the cob first. I had my grill going to cook some wings, so I just tossed a few ears (4 to be exact) on the side of the grill and let them get nice and lightly charred and cooked through. I rotated them every 3-4 minutes, cooking for a total time between 15-20 minutes. You can also roast your ears of corn in a 450 F oven for 150-20 minutes. Just make sure you let the hot corn cool slightly before cutting off the kernels!

Use some hot honey to spice this dish up a bit!

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Also try some slow-cooked jalapeno corn.

Honey Butter Skillet Corn
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Honey Butter Skillet Corn

Delicious, creamy corn that is hard to stop eating!
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword corn, skillet
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 130kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter if using unsalted, you'll want to add more salt than the amount below
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 16 ounces corn kernels. You can use frozen, canned (drained), roasted, or grilled. For fresh corn-on-the-cob you'll need 4 large ears.
  • 2 ounces cream cheese cut into small cubes
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped. for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large skillet (preferably cast iron), melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in honey.
  • Add the corn. Stir until warmed thoroughly. If you are using frozen corn, you want to make sure the corn is slightly tender. If you are using fresh, raw corn, you'll want to cook it longer until.
  • Add the cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Stir and keep stirring for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and everything gets creamy yummy.
  • Add the parsley (if using) and stir.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

This dish is great made with grilled corn!

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 391IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Macaroni Salad

Oh man does this sweet roasted red pepper macaroni salad ever scream ‘summer’. I’m a mayonnaise kinda guy. And elbow macaroni and mayo were made for each other. Specially when you add in a few crunchy things like onion and celery to offset some of that delicious creaminess. This sweet roasted red pepper macaroni salad might remind you a bit of grandma’s classic. But with a few little twists. First, instead of the raw red bell pepper you might be used to I used tasty roasted pepper. It adds a bit of a sweetness and a more complex flavor than just a good ole bell pepper. Second, a little sugar adds a nice sweetness. This is not a tart salad. It’s creamy sweet, lightly crunchy, and delicious!

Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Macaroni Salad

Leave It Be

There’s nothing I’d change about this sweet roasted red pepper macaroni salad. I thought about it. I thought hey, I could use artificial sweetener instead of sugar. I could cut back on the mayonnaise. All sorts of things went thru my head. And none of them stuck. That’s good because this salad is great just as it is. I wouldn’t change a thing.

This recipe makes a pretty big batch. Plenty for a picnic or family get-together.

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

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Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

Also try my deviled egg pasta salad.

Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Macaroni Salad
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Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Macaroni Salad

Creamy and delicious.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword pasta salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 460kcal

Ingredients

For the salad

For the dressing

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the box directions.
  • Rinse and drain well. Let cool.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients.
  • Stir in the pasta and coat well.
  • Add the remaining salad ingredients and fold to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Stir before serving. You might have to add a bit more mayonnaise if the salad becomes too thick.

Notes

This is a fairly saucy salad, which I like. If you prefer yours with a little less sauce, place the pasta in a large bowl and prepare the dressing in a separate bowl. Slowly add the dressing to the pasta, stirring, until you get the consistency you are looking for. Reserve the remaining dressing because the salad tends to get thicker and drier after a day or two.

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 536mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 226IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Spicy Onion Rings

It wasn’t the day for the usual onion rings. Nothing wrong with the usual ones, don’t get me wrong. But it was time for a bolder version. Something with some kick behind it. It’s my opinion that more restaurants should serve spicy onion rings. Sure, you can still get the tame stuff. But go bold, I say. Get some heat!

Spicy Onion Rings

Crunchy Spicy Goodness

It’s important to be gently when making these spicy onion rings. You go roughing them up while you’re making them and you’ll end up with big gaps in the batter. You don’t want that. You’re aiming for consistency. You want them golden brown. And crunchy. And of course, spicy.

Flour is the key to this operation. The first roll in the flour gets the rings dried out. Don’t rush it. Get them well-coated. Inside and oat. The second time in the flour you’re after that crunchy batter. Again, get them well-coated. Don’t worry about getting batter fingers. Concentrate on the job at hand. You’ll be rewarded in the end.

The Presto Fry Daddy is perfect for making smaller batches of food. It only uses a few cups of oil and comes to temperature quickly. Clean-up is easy too!

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You can make great spicy onion rings using red onions, too!

Spicy Onion Rings
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Spicy Onion Rings

Golden brown. Crunchy. And of course, spicy.
Course Side Dish or Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword onion rings, spicy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 191kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • You'll need two medium bowls. In the first, whisk together the flour, cayenne, salt, pepper and baking powder. In the second whisk together the milk and egg.
  • Heat 2"-3" of oil to 375F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • Meanwhile, place the separated onions rings into the flour mixture. Using your hands, gently coat the rings in the flour.
  • Transfer the rings to the milk and dunk and turn to coat well.
  • Drain well and transfer the rings back to the flour mixture. Using your hands again, gently coat the rings in the flour.
  • Working in batches as needed, deep-fry the rings until golden brown. This will take 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel to drain. Season immediately with more salt.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Season the rings with more salt right out of the fryer.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 755IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Southwestern Style Beans

One of the most popular side dishes I’ve made is the Spanish style beans we discovered years ago. And after roasting a large (ok, huge) batch of Hatch chiles the other day I decided to take my old trusty Spanish style bean recipe and make Southwestern style beans. And boy, did it ever come out great, too. It reminds me of a meatless chili, actually. Just like a big bowl of chili it would be perfect on a cool fall day in Indiana.

Southwestern Style Beans

Oh So Good!

Ranch style beans have such a wonderful flavor that I could eat them right out of the can. If you can’t find freshly roasted green chiles, just add canned chopped green chiles to these southwestern style beans.

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make this soup and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!

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Southwestern Style Beans

I decided to take my old trusty Spanish style bean recipe and make Southwestern style beans. And boy, did it ever come out great, too. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword beans, southwestern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
Calories 24kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot.
  • Saute the onion until tender.
  • Add the chiles and garlic and saute another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the bay leaves, oregano, liquid smoke (if using), beans, paprika, and bouillon,. Stir. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer until hot and bubbly 30-35 minutes.
  • Serve garnished with cilantro.

Notes

Serve with cornbread.

Nutrition

Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Easy Mexican Coleslaw

I fess up when I need to fess up. And I need to fess up. Because when my wife first shared this recipe for an easy Mexican coleslaw with me I expressed skepticism. What’s wrong with my slaw recipes, huh? Do I need lime juice in my slaw? Or beans? Or taco seasoning????

Well, yes, I do. I do need those things. And more. Because I ended up loving this slaw. A lot. So many different flavors and textures. There’s absolutely nothing boring about this slaw. This is slaw re-imagined. At a new level. So, I’m sorry. I was wrong thinking this wouldn’t be a fantastic dish because it was.

Easy Mexican Coleslaw

Lots of… Stuff

Oh I know the ingredient list for this easy Mexican coleslaw is a bit long. But it is still ‘easy’. In fact it’s crazy easy. Considering the reward, it’s more than worth it too. There’s all sorts of like… healthy things in it too. If you’re looking to really shake up your next picnic or family get together or just a simple grill-out, make this slaw. You’ll be more than happy that you did.

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

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Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Easy Mexican Coleslaw
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Easy Mexican Coleslaw

Coleslaw with an attitude
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword coleslaw, Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 2773kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from Small Town Woman

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ⅔ cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 16 ounces coleslaw mix
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 ½ cup grape tomatoes halved, saving a few for garnish if desired. Cherry tomatoes are great too
  • 15.25 ounce black beans drained, rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups corn kernels grilled or roasted, see note
  • 1 jalapeno seeded, minced
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and taco seasoning.
  • Add the coleslaw, bell pepper, tomatoes, beans, corn, jalapeno and cilantro to a large bowl.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Gently stir in the mayonnaise mixture.
  • Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Stir before serving.
  • Serve garnished with additional tomatoes if desired.

Notes

For the corn, we used two ears of fresh corn. I husked them then tossed them on a hot grill, turning often, until nicely roasted. After letting them cool I cut the kernels off with a knife. You can use canned or frozen corn if you prefer. If you wish to roast it, pat dry and put on a baking sheet. Place under the broiler, stirring often, until lightly roasted.

Nutrition

Calories: 2773kcal | Carbohydrates: 196g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 204g | Saturated Fat: 43g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 104g | Monounsaturated Fat: 46g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 2485mg | Potassium: 3777mg | Fiber: 61g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 8452IU | Vitamin C: 389mg | Calcium: 522mg | Iron: 14mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

It was a hot summer’s day. My mind was floating off to summers gone by and to picnics and family get-togethers. And then I remembered… pasta salad. Now there’s something I’ve always loved and it always screamed ‘summer’ to me. But I was looking for something a little different. Something as good as grandma’s (well as good as hers as possible) but with a twist. And here it is. Deviled egg pasta salad. Everything good in one salad. Deviled eggs (you probably figured that). Pasta (and you probably were expecting that too). And dill pickles. What? Yep, no celery. Dill pickles instead.

Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

In A Pickle

This is a dill pickle-flavor-packed pasta salad, make no mistake about it. Now me, I love that flavor so I put a bit extra in my deviled egg pasta salad. You might want to cut it back a bit. Or add more. I don’t know you. Maybe you love pickles even more than I do.

No More Pickles?

Did you use up your jar of dill pickles? Great! Now don’t toss out that wonderful pickle brine! It’s great for a lot of things. It’s great in a burger sauce. Perfect in a fry dipping sauce. Or use it to marinade chicken before throwing it on the grill!

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Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

This is a dill pickle-flavor-packed pasta salad, make no mistake about it.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword pasta salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 399kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from Great Grub Delicious Treats

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta per the package instructions.
  • Rinse and drain well and place in a large bowl.
  • Add the chopped eggs and pickles along with the pimientos, onions, mayonnaise and mustard.
  • Stir gently to get well-combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 584mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 785IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Wild Rice and Pineapple Salad

One of our favorite slaws is a Hawaiian version that is loaded up with pineapple. Turns out my folks love it too. They make it often. This wild rice and pineapple salad is an interesting take on the old familiar concept. Wonderful rice with crunchy red onion, and a little vinegar to offset the sweetness of pineapple. It’s rather unexpected and unbelievably good.

Wild Rice and Pineapple Salad

No Wimpy Salad Here

This wild rice and pineapple salad holds up for days, unlike slaw, which can get a little watery after a few days. So don’t be afraid of the fact that this recipe makes a pretty good-sized batch of salad.

Make sure that you whisk the dressing until it’s nice and smooth and combined.

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Also try my spinach and orzo salad and my pineapple mango daikon salad.

Wild Rice and Pineapple Salad
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Wild Rice and Pineapple Salad

 This wild rice and pineapple salad is an interesting take on the old familiar concept. Wonderful rice with crunchy red onion, and a little vinegar to offset the sweetness of pineapple.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword pineapple, rice, salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 388kcal
Author From Robert Irvine

Ingredients

For the dressing

For the salad

Instructions

For the dressing

  • Whisk together the vinegar, brown sugar, cilantro, and parsley.
  • While still whisking, slowly add the oil.
  • Set aside while making the salad.

For the salad

  • Add water to a large pot with a lid. Bring to a boil.
  • Add the wild rice, stir, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add the rinsed white rice, cover, and simmer another 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff rice and let cool completely.
  • Gently combine the onion and pineapple in a large bowl.
  • Add the rice and dressing and stir.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste and serve garnished with more chopped cilantro.

Notes

Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Warm German Potato Salad

I don’t know how long it has been since I’ve had warm German potato salad. It’s been a while for a reason. What I had was not good. It was thick. It was gloppy. And it was horribly vinegary. This salad? This is not that. This is fantastic! We could not stop eating it. The potatoes were cooked perfectly. There’s just the right amount of vinegar. Oh, and of course there’s bacon! One bite erased those bad potato salad memories in an instant!

Warm German Potato Salad

A Word Of Caution

Do not overcook your potatoes or the warm German potato salad will get too mushy. Err on the side of caution. You can always cook them more if you think they have too much ‘bite’. But you can never un-cook them.

I used a thin-cut bacon. Normally I’m a more-is-better bacon kind-of-guy, but not here. This is just the right amount of bacon. Thicker bacon would get in the way off all the other great flavors. This is an excellent salad for my Rouladen and Knodel dish.

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Also try my jalapeno pimento cheese potato salad.

Warm German Potato Salad
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5 from 1 vote

Warm German Potato Salad

his is fantastic! We could not stop eating it. The potatoes were cooked perfectly. There’s just the right amount of vinegar. Oh, and of course there’s bacon!
Course Side
Cuisine German
Keyword German, potato salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 179kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Bring a large Dutch oven (preferred) or pot of water to a boil.
  • Add the potatoes and return to a boil. Boil another 8-10 minutes or until just tender. Do not over cool.
  • Drain the potatoes.
  • Add the bacon to the pot and cook until brown and crispy.
  • Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Crumble.
  • Add the onion to the bacon grease and stir. Reduce heat to medium and cook until just browned.
  • Add the vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Add the potatoes and parsley and HALF of the crumbled bacon.
  • Transfer to a bowl for serving and sprinkle with the remaining crumbled bacon.

Notes

Best served warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 807mg | Potassium: 734mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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