Description

Ina Garten’s Potato Salad is a classic and creamy side dish featuring Yukon Gold potatoes, smoked turkey bacon, and a smooth plant-based mayo dressing, accented with fresh herbs and crisp vegetables. This vibrant and flavorful salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or comforting family meals, offering rich smoky notes balanced by tangy natural Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

Protein

6 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped

Dressing

3/4 cup plant-based mayo
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (natural)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Vegetables and Herbs

2 stalks celery, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and cut the Yukon Gold potatoes into even chunks. Boil them in salted water for 10-12 minutes until just tender but not falling apart. Drain and let them cool slightly while preparing other ingredients.
Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: Chop the smoked turkey bacon into bite-sized pieces and pan-fry until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil but keep crispy texture intact.
Mix the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the plant-based mayo, Dijon mustard (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), salt, and pepper until smooth and flavorful.
Toss Ingredients Together: Add the warm potatoes to the dressing and gently fold to coat, allowing potatoes to absorb the flavors. Then add celery, red onion, fresh parsley, and smoked turkey bacon. Toss carefully to combine everything evenly.
Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the potato salad for at least one hour to meld flavors. Garnish with additional parsley if desired before serving.

Notes

Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold to hold shape and provide creamy texture.
Do not overcook potatoes to avoid mushy salad; slightly firm is best.
Mixing warm potatoes with dressing helps them absorb flavors thoroughly.
Use fresh celery and herbs for added crunch and brightness.
Adjust salt, pepper, and vinegar after chilling for perfect seasoning balance.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Boiling, Pan-frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 230
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: potato salad, Ina Garten, smoked turkey bacon, plant-based mayo, picnic side dish, creamy potato salad, easy potato salad