German Potato Salad

 I really like this version of Potato salad.  It is a favorite of my family, and I hope you like it too.  THe original recipe came from melskitchencafe.com. I've made a few personal adjustments. 

In large pan boil Potatoes for 20 min:

•  3 pounds red potatoes (about 8-9 regular-sized potatoes) 
• -After boiling potatoes, drain and cool potatoes in colander.  While cooling, make onion mixture. Once potatoes are cooled, cut into small cubes.
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• In same large pan combine the following:
•  1 sweet onion, diced 
•  2 tablespoons sugar 
•  2 teaspoons salt 
•  1/2 teaspoon celery seed 
•  1/4 teaspoon black pepper 
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
•  1/3 cup white or apple cider vinegar 
• 1 TBS dried parsley
• 1/3 tsp smoked paprika (or chipotle chili powder or smoked chipotle powder--for more of a subtle kick)
• -Saute over medium heat for 10 minutes until onions translucent and tender

•  Stir together cubed potatoes/onion mixture. Top with:

• 4-6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• season with extra salt/pepper to taste
• -Garnish with some fresh chives