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Creamy Potato Salad with Bacon
Victoria Haneveer

Creamy Potato Salad with Bacon

Potato salad is rich, hearty and creamy. It makes a lovely side dish for hot dogs or meat, or you can offer it at a buffet. This recipe is so easy to make as well.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: USA (Traditional)

Ingredients
 

  • 6 cups (840g) peeled chopped potatoes
  • 1/4 cup (15g) minced red onion
  • 2 sliced green onions (spring onions)
  • 2 bacon strips
  • 1 cup (175g) chopped red bell pepper
For the Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Method
 

  1. Put the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover.
  2. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. Bring to a boil over then simmer for 10 minutes or until tender.
  4. Drain and cool slightly.
  5. Fry the bacon in a skillet until crisp, then drain on paper towels and chop.
  6. Toss the potatoes with the chopped bacon, bell pepper and onions.
  7. Whisk the dressing ingredients together.
  8. Pour this over the potato mixture and toss gently to coat.
  9. Cover and chill or serve at room temperature if you prefer.