Best 5 Bacon And Shallot Potato Salad Recipes

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**Bacon and Shallot Potato Salad: A Savory Summer Side Dish**

When the weather warms up, there's nothing quite like a refreshing potato salad to cool you down. This bacon and shallot potato salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, and backyard barbecues. With its creamy dressing, crispy bacon, and tangy shallots, this potato salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your next gathering.

**Additional Recipes to Try:**

* **Loaded Potato Salad:** Take your potato salad to the next level with this loaded version, which includes bacon, cheese, eggs, and vegetables.
* **Creamy Dill Potato Salad:** This classic potato salad recipe gets a boost of flavor from fresh dill and sour cream.
* **Mustard Potato Salad:** For a tangy twist on potato salad, try this recipe that uses a mustard vinaigrette dressing.
* **German Potato Salad:** This hearty potato salad is made with vinegar, bacon, and onions.
* **Greek Potato Salad:** This Mediterranean-inspired potato salad includes tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta cheese.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

POTATO SALAD WITH BACON



Potato Salad with Bacon image

My young nephew refuses to eat any potato salad but mine! Italian salad dressing, sour cream and bacon give it a one-of-a-kind flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds red potatoes (about 12 medium)
4 hard-boiled large eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
11 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cut potatoes into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a large Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool to room temperature., Cut eggs in half; chop egg whites and set aside. In a small bowl, mash egg yolks. Stir in the sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, mustard, garlic powder and pepper; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, bacon, egg whites, celery, onions and Italian dressing. Fold in mayonnaise mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

POTATO AND BACON SALAD



Potato and Bacon Salad image

This is a creamy potato salad made with bacon and Dijon mustard that's great the second day too.

Provided by readernut

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 eggs
4 slices bacon
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, or to taste
1 cup mayonnaise
3 stalks celery, minced
2 pounds small potatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and cool.
  • Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and place in a bowl of cold water to cool.
  • Peel the eggs, and place 3 of them into a large bowl. Reserve the rest for later. Mash the eggs in the bowl with a fork. Stir in the mustard, mayonnaise, celery, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Cook bacon slices in the microwave for about 4 minutes, until crisp, or fry in a skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble 2 of the bacon slices into the mayonnaise mixture. Reserve the rest for garnish.
  • Peel and chop the potatoes, and stir into the bowl until evenly coated. Slice the 2 remaining eggs, and place on top of the salad. Crumble the remaining bacon over the eggs, then sprinkle parsley over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 131.8 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 419.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

GRILLED POTATO SALAD WITH BACON-SCALLION VINAIGRETTE



Grilled Potato Salad With Bacon-Scallion Vinaigrette image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

7 medium red-skinned potatoes, quartered
1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into large chunks
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 slice bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
2 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium. Put the red potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 2 inches. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water begins to boil, after about 10 minutes, add the sweet potatoes. Return to a boil and cook 10 more minutes. Drain the potatoes and set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and salt and black pepper to taste. When the potatoes are cool to the touch, gently toss them in the mayonnaise mixture to coat.
  • Make the vinaigrette: Cook the bacon in a small skillet over medium heat until crisp, then set aside to cool in the skillet. Once cool, pour the bacon and drippings into a small bowl along with the olive oil. In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar and mustard. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil-bacon mixture, whisking to emulsify. Add the scallions, parsley, and salt and black pepper to taste and whisk to blend.
  • Using tongs, place the potato pieces on the hot grill and cook on all sides long enough to cook through and make grill marks, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Handle the potatoes gently so they don't fall apart. Remove the potatoes from the grill and place in the bowl with the vinaigrette. Gently toss to coat completely and serve warm or cold.

QUICK BACON POTATO SALAD



Quick Bacon Potato Salad image

My family was tired of the same old potato salad at family functions, so I created this with the ingredients I had on hand. Now I'm always asked to bring it to potluck gatherings. -Tami Gallagher, Eagan, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups cubed red potatoes
1 cup chopped onion
7 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/3 cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons prepared ranch salad dressing
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
4 teaspoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, onion, bacon and parsley. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts :

BACON AND EGGS POTATO SALAD



Bacon and Eggs Potato Salad image

Great potato salad for a party or every day meal.

Provided by Nancy Roy

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ½ pounds red potatoes, quartered
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup petite green peas
5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
¼ cup minced onion
2 tablespoons mustard
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Mix potatoes, mayonnaise, peas, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, onion, mustard, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Refrigerate to allow flavors to blend and bacon to soften, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 142.9 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 414 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

Tips:

  • Prep Shallots Correctly: Before dicing shallots, remove their root and papery outer layer. This will ensure a clean, crisp flavor.
  • Crispy Bacon Bits: To achieve perfectly crispy bacon, start with cold bacon strips and cook them over medium-low heat. Flip them occasionally to ensure even cooking.
  • Use Yukon Gold Potatoes: Yukon Gold potatoes are ideal for potato salads because they hold their shape well and have a creamy texture.
  • Cook Potatoes Properly: To prevent overcooking, boil the potatoes until they are fork-tender but still slightly firm in the center. Drain them immediately and run them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • Make a Flavorful Dressing: The dressing is crucial in a potato salad. Combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper to create a tangy and flavorful dressing.
  • Add Fresh Herbs: Chopped fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or dill can brighten up the flavors and add a touch of freshness to the salad.
  • Chill the Salad: Before serving, chill the potato salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Bacon and Shallot Potato Salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side or main course. With crispy bacon, tender potatoes, tangy dressing, and fresh herbs, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or gathering. Experiment with different types of potatoes, herbs, and cheeses to create your own unique variations. So grab your apron, fire up the stove, and indulge in this classic potato salad with a delightful twist!

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