German Potato Salad – No Mayo, Big Flavor, and Make-Ahead

Ingredients

• 3½ pounds baby gold or red bliss potatoes
• 2 tablespoons salt, divided
• ⅔ cup vegetable oil
• ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus more for serving
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 medium red onion, halved and very thinly sliced
• ½ cup chopped parsley, plus more for serving