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Creamy Red Potato Salad with Bacon Dill

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A creamy and flavorful red potato salad featuring crispy bacon, fresh dill, and whole-grain mustard, perfect for easy summer BBQs and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds red potatoes (small to medium, washed and quartered)
  • 6 slices bacon (cooked crisp and chopped)
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill (chopped)
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 stalks green onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1 stalk celery (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Place the quartered red potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about an inch. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 12-15 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork but not falling apart.
  2. Drain potatoes in a colander and rinse briefly under cold water to stop cooking. Let them sit to dry for about 5 minutes until warm but not steamy.
  3. While potatoes cook, fry bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess grease, then chop into small pieces.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, whole-grain mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add warm potatoes, chopped bacon, green onions, celery, and fresh dill to the bowl with dressing. Gently fold everything together with a spatula, being careful not to mash the potatoes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Do not overcook potatoes to avoid mushiness. Cook bacon until just crispy but not burnt. Fold ingredients gently to keep potato chunks intact. The salad tastes better after chilling overnight. For lighter versions, substitute mayo with Greek yogurt or vegan mayo. Bacon can be replaced with turkey bacon or smoked tempeh for dietary preferences.

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Keywords: potato salad, red potatoes, bacon, dill, whole-grain mustard, summer BBQ, easy side dish, creamy potato salad

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