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Creamy Classic Potato Salad with Crispy Bacon

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A creamy potato salad featuring tender Yukon Gold or red potatoes, tangy mayonnaise dressing, and crispy bacon bits, perfect for BBQs and picnics.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900g) Yukon Gold or red potatoes, washed and cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
  • 1 cup (240ml) full-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 2 stalks celery, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup (40g) red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the cut potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about an inch. Add a teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until potatoes are just tender when pierced with a fork. Drain well in a colander and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. While the potatoes are cooking, fry the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat. Once cool, chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Finely dice the celery and red onion, then add to the bowl with the dressing. If using hard-boiled eggs, chop them and set aside for now.
  5. Gently fold the warm potatoes into the dressing mixture. Add the chopped bacon and parsley, folding carefully to distribute evenly.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed.
  7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Start cooking potatoes in cold water and simmer gently to avoid mushy potatoes. Cook bacon slowly over medium heat for perfect crispiness. Fold ingredients gently to keep potatoes intact. Chill at least 1 hour for best flavor. Reserve some dressing if you prefer a saucier salad.

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