Ingredients
- 2 pounds baby red or Yukon gold potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt (for boiling water)
- 6 strips turkey bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced (optional, for crunch)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chopped potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a teaspoon of salt to the water, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for about 12–15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender but not falling apart.
Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander and let them cool slightly. For faster cooling, spread them out on a baking sheet or tray. You want them just warm, not hot, when mixing with the dressing to avoid melting the cheese or mayo.
While the potatoes are cooling, cook your turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Once cooked, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil, then chop or crumble into bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and a pinch each of salt and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Add the cooled potatoes to the bowl of dressing. Gently stir to coat all the potatoes. Fold in the chopped bacon, blue cheese crumbles, green onions, celery (if using), and parsley. Mix until everything is evenly combined, being careful not to mash the potatoes too much.
You can serve the potato salad immediately slightly warm, or chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Chilling helps the flavors meld together and makes it even more delicious.
Right before serving, sprinkle a little extra parsley or crumbled bacon on top for presentation. Serve as a side with grilled chicken, steak, burgers, or just enjoy it solo with a fork in hand!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g