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Potato Salad Recipe

Potato Salad Recipe: Crispy Bacon & Zesty Creamy Goodness

This Potato Salad Recipe combines savory turkey bacon with creamy dressing for a crowd-pleasing side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pounds Waxy Potatoes King Edward or Maris Piper recommended
  • 6 slices Turkey Bacon Crispy fried shallots can be used as a substitute
  • ¼ cup Fresh Chives
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil Parsley can be used as a substitute
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Full-fat for best texture
  • 1 medium Lemon Zest and juice for maximum flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For sautéing
  • ¼ teaspoon Red Chili Flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For Boiling
  • 2 quarts Water
  • 1 tablespoon Salt

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash the waxy potatoes under cool running water, cut them into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large pot with salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes until tender yet firm. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a skillet, heat extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Sauté turkey bacon for 5-7 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to cool.
  3. Combine sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon zest and juice, red chili flakes, sea salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and taste to adjust seasoning.
  4. In a large bowl, toss the cooled potatoes with turkey bacon, chives, and basil. Pour the dressing over and fold gently to combine.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld the flavors. Stir before serving to integrate the dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best texture, add crispy elements just before serving. This salad can be made a day ahead with dressing kept separate until serving.

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