Creamy Flavor-Packed Potato Salad (Printer-Friendly Version)
A creamy potato salad featuring tender potatoes, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and fresh herbs for a flavor-rich side.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Potatoes
01 -
900 grams red potatoes, cubed
→ Dressing
02 -
120 milliliters mayonnaise
03 -
60 milliliters sour cream
04 -
30 milliliters apple cider vinegar
05 -
30 milliliters Dijon mustard
06 -
Salt, to taste
07 -
Pepper, to taste
→ Add-ins
08 -
1 small red onion, chopped
09 -
5 strips cooked beef bacon, crumbled (approximately 75 grams)
10 -
100 grams shredded sharp cheddar cheese
11 -
15 grams chopped fresh parsley
12 -
60 grams chopped dill pickles
13 -
Optional: chopped chives or green onions
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Place cubed potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water by at least 2.5 cm, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
02 -
Drain the potatoes in a colander and allow them to cool for 10 to 15 minutes to prevent the salad from becoming mushy.
03 -
In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
04 -
Add cooled potatoes, chopped red onion, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, parsley, and chopped dill pickles to the dressing. Fold gently to combine without mashing the potatoes.
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Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper prior to serving if needed.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
01 -
Use uniformly sized potatoes for even cooking and ensure the potatoes are cool before mixing to maintain texture.