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Potato Salad Recipe

Creamy Potato Salad Recipe with Homemade French Dressing

This creamy potato salad recipe is a must-try for summer BBQs and potlucks, featuring crispy bacon and homemade French dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Base
  • 2 pounds waxy potatoes (Yukon Gold or red) peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt for boiling water
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • to taste pepper
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt can be substituted for a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
For the Fresh Elements
  • 1 cup finely diced cucumber
  • ½ cup sliced celery
  • ¼ cup minced white onion
  • ¾ cup crispy bacon pieces reserve some for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • medium jar
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium jar, combine Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, water, sugar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Shake until well combined.
  2. Peel and dice waxy potatoes into ¾-inch cubes. Place them in a large pot, cover with cold salted water, and simmer for 4-5 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, transfer the warm potatoes and pour the prepared dressing over them. Toss gently and let rest for 2 hours.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, celery seeds, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Add the creamy dressing to the potatoes along with cucumber, celery, onion, and crispy bacon. Gently toss until well mixed.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with reserved bacon pieces. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, prepare the potato salad a day in advance. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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