Potato Salad with Bacon

bacon potato salad in a white serving bowl

5 from 7 votes

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 Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon potato salad recipe, potato salad with bacon

Servings:

Author: Natasha Bull

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.

Notes

Serves 6-8 depending on how much people eat.

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