Red Potato Salad Is A Family Reunion Favorite

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Instead of that mayonnaise-laden potato salad of Mama's, bring this brand-new red potato salad to the family reunion this year. We guarantee it will get all the glowing reviews that it received in our own Test Kitchen. Fresh herbs balance out and lighten up the rich bacon flavor, so this potato salad doesn't feel quite so heavy. With smoky bacon, a hint of sugar, bright herbs, and a zingy dressing, this red potato salad ticks every flavor box we can think of. A tip from the Test Kitchen: In Step 3, immediately toss the hot potatoes with the dressing so they soak up all of the vinegar for the most flavorful result.

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Southern Living Test Kitchen

Published on July 22, 2024

Southern Living Living Red Potato Salad on a platter to serve — Photo:
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Active Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

6

Ingredients

3 lb. red baby new potatoes, unpeeled and cut into 1 1/2-in. pieces (about 9 cups)
8 cups water
2 Tbsp., plus 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
8 center-cut bacon slices, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped red onion (from 1 onion)
3 scallions, sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 Tbsp. whole-grain Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp. sour cream
2 tsp. granulated sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground pepper

Directions

Cook and drain potatoes:

Place potatoes, water, and 2 tablespoons of the salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat to medium-high; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are fork-tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.

Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Cook bacon:

While potatoes simmer, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes.

Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Cook onion and scallions:

Transfer bacon to a plate using a slotted spoon; reserve drippings in skillet. Add onion and scallions to skillet; cook over medium, stirring often, until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in vinegar, mustard, sour cream, and sugar.

Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Add hot potatoes; toss gently to coat.

Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Add herbs:

Transfer potato mixture to a large bowl; stir in dill, parsley, pepper, and remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons salt. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Red Potato Salad Is A Family Reunion Favorite

Ingredients

Directions

Cook and drain potatoes:

Cook bacon:

Cook onion and scallions:

Add herbs:

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