Warm Bacon-Potato Salad Recipe
Warm Bacon-Potato Salad is a comforting twist on the classic potato salad that brings warmth, richness, and a smoky flavor to your table. This dish combines tender, waxy potatoes with crispy bacon, enlivened by a tangy dressing that ties every ingredient together in a harmonious blend. It offers a delicious upgrade for those who prefer their potato salad served warm and full of flavor.
Equipment
- Large pot To boil potatoes
- Skillet To cook bacon and make dressing
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds waxy potatoes (Yukon Gold or red) cut into bite-sized chunks
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon cooked until crisp, chopped
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup shallots or red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat reserved from cooked bacon, warm
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes by cutting into bite-sized chunks and boiling in salted water until tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside while warm.
- Cook thick-cut bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Reserve some rendered bacon fat for the dressing, then chop bacon into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the dressing by whisking apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Gradually add warm bacon fat to create a smooth, emulsified mixture.
- Toss warm potatoes with dressing immediately to absorb flavors. Add bacon and shallots or onions, stirring gently without breaking potatoes.
- Finish with fresh parsley sprinkled on top. Serve warm, allowing flavors to meld but keeping potatoes tender and bacon crispy.
Notes
- Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best texture and shape retention.
- Cook bacon until crisp and reserve fat to enhance dressing flavor.
- Toss potatoes with dressing while warm for optimal absorption.
- Serve immediately to maintain texture contrasts and freshness.
- Leftovers can be stored and reheated carefully to preserve flavor and texture.
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