This vegan oil-free German potato salad is a light and tangy potato salad that is tasty as a side dish or a meal. It’s great to share at potlucks!
I have to start by saying that I have never been much of a fan of potato salad. Especially not the kind with mayonnaise.
My grandma used to make her potato salad with more of a vinegar type dressing and I could eat that. Didn’t love it…but I could eat it.
Over the years I’ve had some potato salads that people said were made the German way…and I thought they were pretty good. They had a vinegar dressing, but dang! It’s made with bacon AND the grease that cooks out of the bacon. My arteries are slamming shut just thinking about it. So I started messing around and came up with something with a similar taste, but without the fat and bacon. Using smoked paprika gives a hint of that smokey bacon-y flavor. You could also add some of your favorite vegan bacon. I make mine with tempeh or mushrooms. Try it!
And I have to say…I really like this potato salad.
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