Red Potato Salad With Bacon Recipe

Name: Red Potato Salad With Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups cubed red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled (about 1 1/4 pounds); Salt; 2 ounces bacon (2 or 3 strips); 1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color or a combination); 1/4 cup minced red onion; 1/4 cup sliced scallions (about 2 scallions); 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

6 cups cubed red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled (about 1 1/4 pounds)
Salt
2 ounces bacon (2 or 3 strips)
1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color or a combination)
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/4 cup sliced scallions (about 2 scallions)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Freshly ground pepper

1
Put the potatoes in a large pot; add water just to cover and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
2
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Drain and cool slightly.
4
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet until crisp.
5
Drain on paper towels and finely chop.
6
In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, chopped bacon, bell pepper, onion and scallions.
7
In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, mayonnaise, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
8
Pour over the potato mixture, tossing gently to coat.
9
Cover and refrigerate or serve at room temperature.
10
Photograph by Kate Sears

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups cubed red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled (about 1 1/4 pounds), Salt, 2 ounces bacon (2 or 3 strips), 1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color or a combination), and more.

Yes, Red Potato Salad With Bacon 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!

Red Potato Salad With Bacon

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Variations & substitutions

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