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Loaded Potato Salad


  • Author: Sara McKenney
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

Loaded Potato Salad is the ultimate upgrade to your classic potato salad—packed with crispy bacon, creamy mayo, tangy sour cream, sharp red onions, and fresh herbs. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or weekday lunches, this dish is hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. Whether you’re looking for a quick side for dinner ideas, a satisfying lunch, or new food ideas, this easy recipe hits all the marks. A must-have for fans of savory, creamy, and herbaceous dishes, and a great addition to your list of healthy snack and breakfast ideas.


Ingredients

1.5 lbs baby Yukon Gold potatoes

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/3 cup sour cream

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/3 cup red onion, diced

1/4 cup green onions, sliced

2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

2 tablespoons chives, chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)


Instructions

1. Scrub and cut the baby potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Add to a large pot, cover with water, and season with salt. Boil for 10–12 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.

2. While potatoes cook, fry the bacon until crispy, then set aside to cool. Crumble into pieces.

3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.

4. Dice red onion, slice green onions, chop dill and chives, and peel and chop hard-boiled eggs if using.

5. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, bacon, onions, herbs, and eggs. Pour dressing over and gently fold until well coated.

6. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.

7. Stir before serving and garnish with extra chives or herbs if desired.

Notes

Make sure the potatoes are not overcooked—firm but tender is best.

Chill time really enhances flavor, so don’t skip it.

Customize with shredded cheese or pickles for extra punch.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiled and Mixed
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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