Classic American Potato Salad: The Best Recipe with Turkey Bacon
The classic American potato salad is a creamy, flavorful dish perfect for summer barbecues and picnics.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by boiling the potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- Once cooled, peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Add the diced potatoes, celery, red onion, chopped eggs, and turkey bacon to the bowl.
- Gently fold the ingredients together until well combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, add a splash of vinegar.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite add-ins like pickles or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Classic American Potato Salad, potato salad, turkey bacon