Grandma’s German Potato Salad | Labor Day Party Supplies

Name: German Potato Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Side Dish
Ingredients: 5 lb bag red potatoes boiled in a large pot until tender then diced; 5 hard boiled eggs peeled and diced; 1 cup celery chopped; 1/2 red onion diced; 1 can whole pitted olives; 1 lb bacon; 1 tbs red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 cup mayonnaise; salt and pepper to taste

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Labor Day weekend reminds me of spending time with family barbecuing and having my grandma’s German Potato Salad.

German Potato Salad is one of those family favorite recipes that has never left.

It’s easy to make, feeds a large crowd of people, and everybody loves it. THIS makes it perfect for holiday weekends.

What should I bring to a Labor Day party?

Whether you’re a guest at a weekend barbecue or hosting a Labor Day family get together Smart & Final is my favorite spot to stock up on party essentials.

Not only does Smart & Final have everything you need for your recipes and food in bulk, they also have party supplies, cookware, paper plates, utensils, and cups that you can also buy in bulk at a great price.

Here are some ideas of things to bring to your Labor Day party and some tips to save time and money at Smart & Final!

Easy Appetizers – Take an easy appetizer, use my recipe for potato salad below to start.
Easy Snack or Dessert– Chips and Dip or Salsa make an easy snack any day. Smart & Final has platters for appetizers and chips & dip. They also have ready made baked goods and desserts to feed a crowd.
Beverages– Smart & Final has a huge selection of beverages both alcoholic and non.
Paper Goods– Make sure to stock up on paper plates, cups, and utensils for your party. I like to buy these in bulk to save money. They are also good to take to a family barbecue.

I’m always amazed at the assortment of paper goods I find at Smart & Final. including serving trays, platters, to-go boxes, and more!\

Find out what deals your Smart & Final has for Labor day!

What type of potato is best for potato salad?

If you are making potato salad I love using red potatoes or Yukon potatoes.

Both of these varieties tend to hold up a little better, but in reality you can really use any type of potato you’d like.

If you’re planning on using Russets make sure to peel the skin before boiling because it is thicker than red potatoes or Yukon.

In the recipe below I used Idaho Red Potatoes. They are a little bigger, but taste just as good!

Is potato salad supposed to be cold?

Potato salad is usually served up cold or room temperature.

But, there have been times we’ve cut up the potatoes warm and served it warm. It’s yummy either way!

How can I make the best German Potato Salad?

The best potato salad I’ve ever tried is my grandmas recipe below! It’s really easy to make with some secret touches that make it delicious!

Ingredients–

5 lb bag red potatoes boiled in a large pot until tender then diced
5 hard boiled eggs peeled and diced
1 cup celery chopped
1/2 red onion diced
1 can whole pitted olives
1 lb bacon
1 tbs red wine vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions–

Add diced potatoes, hard boiled eggs, celery, red onion, and olives to a large bowl
In a skillet cook bacon until crisp
Reserve 1-2 tbs. of bacon grease in the skillet and whisk in red wine vinegar
In a small bowl whisk mayo bacon grease together
Whisk brown sugar into mayo mixture
Chop up the bacon into small pieces
Add the bacon and mayo mixture to the potato’s and stir, adding salt and pepper to taste

German Potato Salad

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Additional Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours

This German Potato salad recipe has been passed down through my family. It's become a holiday gathering tradition that's stuck.

It's easy to make, feeds a large crowd of people, and everybody loves it. THIS makes it perfect for holiday weekends.

Ingredients

5 lb bag red potatoes boiled in a large pot until tender then diced
5 hard boiled eggs peeled and diced
1 cup celery chopped
1/2 red onion diced
1 can whole pitted olives
1 lb bacon
1 tbs red wine vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Add diced potatoes, hard boiled eggs, celery, red onion, and olives to a large bowl
In a skillet cook bacon until crisp
Reserve 1-2 tbs. of bacon grease in the skillet and whisk in red wine vinegar
In a small bowl whisk mayo bacon grease together
Whisk brown sugar into mayo mixture
Chop up the bacon into small pieces
Add the bacon and mayo mixture to the potato's and stir, adding salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 545Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 867mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 4gSugar: 11gProtein: 21g