Side dishe for 6
German Potato Salad
Tender potatoes are mixed with crisp bacon, red onion, dill, and a warm vinegar dressing for a tangy side dish.
Typical price
$3.73for 4 servings
$0.93 per serving$3.73 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
GermanDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetSide dishesSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 2.2 lb | $2.18Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.91Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.37Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.34Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.59 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilVinegarSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 kg / 2 lb baby red potatoes or other small waxy potatoes
- 2 tsp salt
- 100 g / 3oz streaky bacon lardons
- 1/4 red onion
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 2 green onions
- 3 tbsp fresh dill
Steps
- Place the potatoes and salt in a large pot, cover with water, and boil for 15 minutes until tender.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 minutes until crisp.
- Whisk the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Drain and slice the potatoes, then toss them with the bacon, onion, green onions, and dill.
- Pour over the dressing, toss gently, and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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