Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
7 unit

potatoes

medium

5 unit

eggs

hard-cooked

0.5 lb

bacon

2 tbsp

onion salt

3 unit

pickles

diced

1 tbsp

mayonnaise

1 tbsp

vinegar

0.5 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

pepper

Step 1
~5 min

Boil potatoes until soft.

Step 2
~5 min

Let potatoes cool completely.

Step 3
~5 min

While potatoes cool, hard-cook eggs.

Step 4
~5 min

Cook bacon until crisp.

Step 5
~5 min

Dice the cooked bacon.

Step 6
~5 min

Dice the hard-cooked eggs.

Step 7
~5 min

Dice the pickles.

Step 8
~5 min

Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, dice them.

Step 9
~5 min

In a large bowl, combine diced potatoes, diced eggs, diced pickles, and diced bacon.

Step 10
~5 min

Add onion salt, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Step 11
~5 min

Mix all ingredients well until combined.

Step 12
~5 min

Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a sweeter salad, add a teaspoon of sugar to the dressing.

Use red potatoes for a firmer texture.

Add chopped celery for extra crunch.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve cold as a side dish.

Pairs well with grilled meats and sausages.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled Sausages
Pork Chops
Hamburgers

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Germany

Cultural Significance

A common side dish served at picnics and gatherings in Germany.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Oktoberfest
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Picnic
Barbecue
Potluck
Holiday

Popularity Score

70/100

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