I am not one to normally to brag buttt…. this is the BEST potato salad I’ve ever had or made. The mix of the starchy potatoes with bacon along with the lemon kick with mayo does something to me. I actually have to strategically plan how far in advance I can make this so I don’t indulge in all of it before I’m supposed to serve it to others!
I love this dish for so many reasons; it is so simple and quick to make, it isn’t full of any junk or artificial flavors like so many store bought ones are, and the ingredients balance each other perfectly for a great bite (Or 20).
This is usually in my rotation for bringing to a friend’s house for a get together or enjoying a summer BBQ with my family. I have never left a gathering with ANY of this left, which is a perfect indicator of how well it is liked.
Ingredients:
5 lbs of potatoes – chopped and heavily salted
1 package of whole 30 approved bacon, chopped
1/2 cup of scallions
1 1/2 cup of mayo
2 Tbsp ground mustard
1/2 juice of lemon
1 tsp of salt, pepper, and garlic powder
Directions:
- Cut red skin potatoes in small cubes that are all the same size. You can make them as big or as small as you desire, just try to make them even throughout
- Place potatoes in a large stove pan and fill it with water that adequately covers the potatoes. Generously season with salt
- Bring the pot to a boil and let cook another 15 minutes. Don’t let the potatoes get too soggy as they need to be firm to mix with the other ingredients later
- Strain the potatoes and place them in the fridge and allow them to cool completely.
- Mix potatoes and remaining ingredients together
- Enjoy!