Bacon Potato Salad

5 from 1 vote

This bacon potato salad combines crispy bacon pieces, delicious potatoes, and a light and flavorful mustard vinaigrette. It's perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or a quick and tasty dinner at home!

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Dinner, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon potato salad, warm potato salad

Servings: servings

Calories: 316kcal

Ingredients

Potato Salad Ingredients

1 pound potatoes
8 slices bacon cut into bite-sized pieces
½ yellow onion diced
3 tablespoons chopped parsley

Vinaigrette Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon maple syrup
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

First, place the potatoes in a pot and add some hot water until the potatoes are covered. Cover the pot, bring the water to a boil, add some salt, then reduce to a simmer and cook the potatoes for 20-25 minutes until fork-tender.
1 pound potatoes
In the meantime, whisk together the dressing until the ingredients are combined. Then set it aside.
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, salt and pepper
Next, place the bacon pieces in a pan and pan-fry over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan.
8 slices bacon
Add the yellow onion to the same pan and sauté until translucent and slightly browned around the edges. Season with some salt after around 1 minute.
½ yellow onion
Once the potatoes are cooked and have cooled off a little, peel and cut them into cubes. Place them in a large bowl.
Add the dressing, crispy bacon, sautéed onion, and chopped parsley. Toss and let the dressing soak in for a few minutes. Add more white wine vinegar, salt, or black pepper to taste.
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
Serve immediately and enjoy!

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