Ingredients

3 lbs potatoes
1 onion
1/2 salad cucumber
1 radish
3 tablespoons fresh chives
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon instant vegetable bouillon granules
1 tablespoon coarse ground mustard
salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon mustard seeds , crushed
2 1/2 ounces bacon
12 ounces fillets of sole
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons capers
The Bacon Scholle Potato Salad - Speck-Scholle zu Kartoffelsalat is a traditional German dish often prepared during the summer months. It is perfect for outdoor BBQs and picnics as it contains a unique combination of flavors with crispy bacon, fried sole, and tangy capers. Served cold, it is a refreshing side dish that pairs well with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own. This recipe is easy to prepare and a great way to introduce some German flavors to your summer menu.

Instructions

1.Peel and dice the potatoes and boil in salted water for 15 to 20 minutes until tender. Drain and allow to cool.
2.Finely chop the onion, cucumber, and radish. Cut the fillets of sole into bite-sized pieces.
3.In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, vegetable bouillon, mustard, salt, and black pepper.
4.Add the potatoes, onion, cucumber, radish, and chives to the mix and toss well.
5.In a frying pan, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
6.In the same pan, cook the sole until golden brown, around 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
7.In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and crushed mustard seeds. Add the bacon, sole, and capers, and toss to coat.
8.Serve the potato salad topped with the bacon, sole, and caper mixture.

PROS

This recipe is a unique twist on traditional potato salad, adding salty bacon and crispy sole for added flavor and texture.

The recipe is easy to make and can be prepared in advance for convenience.

The dish is perfect for summer BBQs and picnics.

CONS

The addition of bacon and fried sole increases the calorie and fat content of this dish, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

Some may not enjoy the taste of sole or capers.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Potatoes are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, and can help in blood pressure regulation.
Onions and radishes are low in calories and can help in digestion and heart health.
Capers contain antioxidants and may aid in digestion and immune function.
However, the high bacon and fried sole content should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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