Description
A creamy and flavorful potato salad, featuring crispy bacon and a delicious homemade French dressing, perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Salad:
- 1 kg / 2 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into 2cm/3/4″ cubes
- 2 tsp cooking / kosher salt (for cooking potatoes)
- 250g / 8oz streaky bacon
- 1/2 cup French Dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- 3/4 cup cucumber, finely diced
- 1 cup celery, finely sliced diagonally
- 1/4 cup white onion, finely minced
- For the Potato Salad Dressing:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise (preferably whole-egg)
- 1/3 cup sour cream (full fat, or substitute with yogurt)
- 1 tbsp horseradish cream (or horseradish relish)
- 1/2 tsp cooking / kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- For the French Dressing:
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp white sugar
- 1/2 garlic clove, finely grated or minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Make the French Dressing: Shake all ingredients in a jar until well combined.
- Cook the Potatoes: Put potatoes and 2 tsp salt in a large pot of cold water. Turn on the stove. Once simmering, cook for 4 minutes until just cooked (still firm). Drain immediately.
- Douse the Potatoes: Transfer hot potatoes to a large bowl, pour over French dressing, and toss gently. Set aside for 2 hours to cool and absorb dressing.
- Cook the Bacon: In a cold non-stick pan, lay half the bacon and cook over medium-high heat until golden, then drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining bacon and chop into small pieces.
- Prepare the Creamy Dressing: Mix all creamy dressing ingredients in a bowl until combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Add creamy dressing, celery, cucumber, onion, and most bacon to potatoes. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Garnish with remaining bacon. For best flavor, let sit for a few hours or overnight before serving. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Always serve the potato salad at room temperature for the best flavor.
- If using store-bought dressing, check for flavor preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: side dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg