Best Ever Potato Salad
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The BEST EVER Potato Salad recipe from a friend's grandmother, with a special secret ingredient in the dressing! It converted me from being a potato salad hater to a potato salad lover!
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Ingredients
- 1½ pounds red potatoes cut into small cubes (about 4 cups)
- 12 ounce package bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 hard-boiled eggs peeled and chopped
- 1 stalk celery finely diced
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- ½ medium green pepper finely diced
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes until they are fork tender. (If you're not sure how to boil the potatoes, this is a good resource.) Drain the potatoes and set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-low heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in the skillet and remove the pan from heat.
- Add the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar and salt to the reserved bacon drippings in the skillet and whisk to combine.
- In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, celery, onion and green pepper. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and gently stir to evenly coat. Stir in the bacon.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Leftovers can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Nutritional values are based on one serving
- Potatoes: You can substitute Yukon gold potatoes; they also hold their shape well in potato salad.
- Onion: You can use one shallot in place of the chopped onion.
- Mayonnaise: You can substitute all or part with sour cream or plain Greek yogurt. These will both impart more of a tangy flavor but will still work.
- Storage: Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Make-Ahead: You can prepare this potato salad and keep it covered, in the refrigerator, up to 1 day in advance of serving it.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
574kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
47g
(72%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
173mg
(58%)
Sodium
1032mg
(43%)
Potassium
714mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
250IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
19.1mg
(21%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 574 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 574kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 173mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1032mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 714mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 19.1mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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