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Potato Salad with Bacon
This easy potato salad with bacon recipe has crispy bacon that is complemented by a delicious smoky-tangy dressing and fresh scallions. It’s the perfect summer side dish!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 416 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds baby/petite Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 (12 ounce) package bacon cut into small pieces
- 1/3 cup chopped scallions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon bacon fat from frying the bacon
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut potatoes into halves, place them into a pot, then cover the potatoes with water and boil over high heat until cooked (approx. 15 minutes from when they start to boil). Once they're cooked, rinse them under cold water and let them drain in a colander for a minute or two. Return them to the pot and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of vinegar (I lightly toss them). Let them finish cooling for about 15 minutes or so.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium/medium-high heat until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate once it's done. Reserve about a tablespoon of the bacon fat for the dressing.
- Prep your other ingredients and make the dressing by combining the dressing ingredients in a medium bowl. Taste and adjust the dressing as needed (e.g. add more smoked paprika or vinegar).
- When the potatoes have cooled, add them to a bowl that is large enough to comfortably toss the ingredients together. Toss the potatoes with the dressing, scallions, parsley, and bacon.
- Serve immediately (it's good a little bit warm) or chill in the fridge (covered) for an hour prior to serving.
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Notes
- Serves 6-8 depending on how much people eat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
416kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
967mg
(40%)
Potassium
963mg
(28%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
288IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 967mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 963mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 288IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.