Potato Salad with Bacon
This Potato Salad with Bacon is creamy, fresh, and full of flavor with crispy bacon, herbs, and a light lemon dressing.
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds mixed baby potatoes red, yellow, purple, halved or quartered
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 celery stalks diced
- ¼ cup green onions sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cut the baby potatoes in half or into even-sized pieces if they are larger.
- Add potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 12–15 minutes, until fork tender but still holding their shape.
- Drain potatoes and let them cool slightly until warm, not hot.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Add the warm potatoes and gently toss so they are lightly coated.
- Stir in celery, green onions, parsley, and most of the bacon, reserving some for topping.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top with remaining bacon and a sprinkle of extra green onions or parsley.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving, or serve slightly warm if preferred.
Notes
Don’t overcook the potatoes: Keep an eye on them while boiling. You want them tender but not falling apart so they hold up when mixed.
Dress the potatoes while warm: This helps them absorb more flavor from the dressing instead of just coating the outside.
Cook the bacon until crisp: Crispy bacon gives the best texture contrast against the soft potatoes.
Chop everything evenly: Keeping your celery and onions small helps distribute flavor in every bite.
Taste before chilling: Flavors mellow slightly in the fridge, so adjust salt and lemon before you chill it.
Nutrition
Calories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 477mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 244IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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