German potato salad is usually served warm, and contains bacon. In this vegetarian version, we have substituted bacon-flavored (“Bacos”) soy bits or ham-flavored soy bits. These bits are sometimes called textured vegetable protein, or soy protein (TVP or TSP), but we like the generic term soya bits. This salad has a sweet and sour dressing that makes it tasty.
Serves 4.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 c ham or bacon flavored soya bits
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium red onion, roughly chopped
- 1/2 c water
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 4 medium potatoes, cooked, peeled and sliced (1/4″)
- 1 Tbsp parsley, minced
Directions:
- Toss the soya bits in vinegar and allow to stand at least 5 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium low heat, warm the oil and add the red onion; cook until caramelized, or about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the water, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Blend well. Add the potatoes and soya bits and gently stir.
- Cover and heat through for 5 minutes or so. Sprinkle with parsley, and serve warm.