Description
Savor the flavors of The Best Potato Salads (Plus the Sides I Always Bring With Them), featuring tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and zesty dressing. Perfect for gatherings or a comforting meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds diced red potatoes
- 1 pound bacon
- 1 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Boil 2 pounds of diced red potatoes in a large pot of water for 10 to 12 minutes until tender. Drain and place in a mixing bowl.
- In a cold large skillet, add 1 pound of diced bacon and heat over medium. Cook until crisp for about 8 to 10 minutes, removing with a slotted spoon and placing on a paper towel.
- In the bacon grease, add 1 cup of diced red onion, cooking for 5 minutes until soft. Stir in 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, heating through for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked potatoes, then toss with the bacon and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot or chill for a cold dish.
Notes
You can use sliced red potatoes if preferred.
Chilling the salad enhances the flavors, making it perfect for picnics.
Feel free to add other herbs for extra freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg