Description
This potato salad combines tender red potatoes and crispy bacon with a zesty dressing. Easy to prepare, it’s a delightful dish for any gathering or quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds diced red potatoes (or sliced)
- 1 pound bacon (diced)
- 1 cup diced red onion (1 medium 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
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add diced red potatoes and boil until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and place in a large mixing bowl.
- In a cold large skillet, add diced bacon. Heat over medium and cook until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove bacon, leaving the grease in the pan.
- Add diced red onion to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Whisk in vinegar, olive oil, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked potatoes. Toss with bacon and chopped parsley. Serve hot or chill to serve cold.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using turkey bacon instead of regular bacon.
Feel free to customize the herbs according to your preference, such as adding chives or dill.
This salad can be served warm or chilled, based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 359
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 818mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
