Description
This Creamy Potato Salad combines tender Yukon Gold or red potatoes with smoky turkey bacon and a luscious plant-based mayo dressing. Enhanced by fresh herbs, crunchy celery, and tangy pickles, it is a vibrant and comforting side dish perfect for picnics, dinners, or potlucks. Easy to prepare and richly flavorful, it offers a satisfying texture with a smoky twist and bright herbal notes.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Vegetables
- 4 cups Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
Protein
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon
Dressing
- 3/4 cup plant-based mayo
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Wash and cut the potatoes into bite-sized chunks. Boil them in salted water for 10-12 minutes until they are just tender but still firm. Drain well and set aside to cool slightly.
- Cook the smoked turkey bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the smoked turkey bacon until golden and crispy. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Once cooled, chop into small pieces.
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the plant-based mayo, yellow mustard (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the salad: Add the slightly cooled potatoes, chopped celery, red onion, dill pickles, fresh dill, and chives to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold the ingredients to coat everything evenly.
- Add turkey bacon and chill: Fold in the chopped smoked turkey bacon last to maintain its crispiness. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill fully.
Notes
- Do not overcook the potatoes; keep them firm to avoid mushiness.
- Chill the salad before serving to enhance flavors.
- Use fresh herbs like dill and chives for the best aroma and taste.
- Cut all ingredients uniformly for balanced texture and appearance.
- Adjust seasoning after mixing to achieve the desired taste balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: creamy potato salad, plant-based mayo salad, smoky turkey bacon, picnic side dish, gluten free potato salad
