Americana Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Americana Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pound(s) small red pototoes, quartered; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup(s) tarragon or cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon(s) dried tarragon leaves (or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped tarragon leaves); 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup(s) chopped celery; 1 cup(s) finely chopped sweet onion; 1/2 cup(s) chopped green onions; 2 tablespoon(s) sweet pickle relish; 4 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and grated; 1/2 cup(s) mayonnaise; 1/4 cup(s) finely chopped roasted red pepper; 4 strip(s) crisp bacon, crumbled

Servings: persons

3 pound(s) small red pototoes, quartered
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 cup(s) extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup(s) tarragon or cider vinegar
1 teaspoon(s) dried tarragon leaves (or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped tarragon leaves)
1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
1 cup(s) chopped celery
1 cup(s) finely chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup(s) chopped green onions
2 tablespoon(s) sweet pickle relish
4 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and grated
1/2 cup(s) mayonnaise
1/4 cup(s) finely chopped roasted red pepper
4 strip(s) crisp bacon, crumbled

1
In a large saucepan, combine potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and enough water to cover.
2
Bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Cook potatoes until fork-tender -- 10 to 15 minutes.
4
Drain potatoes and place in a large bowl.
5
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, tarragon, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
6
Add olive-oil mixture to potatoes.
7
Stir in celery, sweet and green onions, and pickle relish.
8
Fold in eggs and mayonnaise.
9
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
10
Thirty minutes before serving, let potato mixture warm to room temperature.
11
Just before serving, fold in roasted red pepper and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

905

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pound(s) small red pototoes, quartered, 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt, 1/2 cup(s) extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup(s) tarragon or cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Americana Potato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Americana Potato Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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