BLT Potato Salad is the best potluck side dish! Crispy bacon, potatoes and veggies tossed with a creamy mayonnaise dressing. Try it today!
One of the best combos for lunch is a fresh, crispy BLT Sandwich with a side of Potato Salad! This new BLT Potato Salad is a Sandwich and Salad combo all in one that is perfect for potlucks or your next summer BBQ party. The best of both worlds, you get fresh crisp tomatoes, bacon, and romaine lettuce with tender red potatoes in lots of creamy mayonnaise. If you are a pasta salad lover, be sure to try my BLT Pasta Salad too!
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Sabrina’s BLT Potato Salad Recipe
This cold salad side dish is so quick and easy to make, the hardest prep might be halving the cherry tomatoes and shredding lettuce leaves. Since my BLT Potato Salad uses thin-skinned red potatoes you don’t even need to do any peeling. Just wash the potatoes well and give them a chop. Easy peasy!
If you’ve ever made homemade mayonnaise you know how creamy and delicious it can be. But it can also be a bit of a pain! For an easy mayonnaise hack using an immersion blender, check out the easiest homemade mayonnaise recipe I included at the bottom of this post.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Red Potatoes: I’m using red potatoes because of how amazing they taste and feel when cooked. You could use any other potatoes if that’s what you have available.
- 6 slices Bacon: The crispy, smoky flavor of the bacon is the perfect thing to bring it over the top in amazing flavor. Thick-cut bacon or thin-cut bacon can be used.
- 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes: The best tomatoes to use are cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes since they are bite-sized and firm. If you use Roma or Hothouse tomatoes, pick some that are just ripe and still firm so they don’t turn to mush in this potato salad recipe.
- 2 Scallions: These long-necked onions add the perfect tangy flavor that holds the creaminess in perfect balance.
- 1 cup Mayonnaise: See the recipe below for how to make your own homemade mayo. Feel free to use premade mayo as well.
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard: This is a mildly spicy mustard that adds incredible depth and subtle earthiness to the potato salad.
- 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar: Vinegar is the secret ingredient that brings it all together. You’ll want to use the apple cider kind for the best flavor, however, you can substitute any light vinegar like white vinegar or white wine vinegar for the apple cider vinegar.
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt: Don’t add too much salt, but feel free to substitute with sea salt or pink salt.
- ¼ teaspoon Coarse Ground Black Pepper: Fresh crushed black pepper holds the best taste, but any kind you have will do.
- 3 cups Romaine Lettuce: The crisp crunchiness of the fresh lettuce builds up the salad and adds a pleasant color to the dish.
How to Make BLT Potato Salad
Time needed: 25 minutes.
- Cook Potatoes and Bacon
Start by boiling the red potatoes until they’re ready, about 10 minutes. Rinse the cooked potatoes with cold water. Then fry the bacon until crispy. Chop the cooked bacon into large pieces.
- Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the potatoes, chopped bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and scallions.
- Prepare Dressing
Whisk the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper together until combined.
- Toss with Dressing
Pour the dressing into the mixing bowl and gently mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve
Cover the bowl with an air-tight covering and refrigerate the potato salad until it’s chilled. Just before serving, add the lettuce and toss again. Serve and enjoy!
Can I make BLT Potato Salad Ahead?
This BLT Potato Salad recipe can be prepared up to 4 days ahead of time. To make ahead, combine all ingredients except the romaine lettuce and refrigerate in an airtight container. Add the shredded lettuce leaves right before serving so they are extra crispy and crunchy.
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Cooking Tips and Tricks
- Prevent Overcooking Potatoes: To avoid overcooked potatoes that get mushy, check for doneness around the 8-minute mark. You’ll want them to be soft but still retain their shape.
- Customize Your Dressing: Don’t be afraid to adjust the dressing to your own preferences. You can do things like add a bit more mustard for extra tanginess or a teaspoon of honey for sweetness. Have fun with it, taste as you go, and adjust along the way.
- Mix Up the Greens: While romaine lettuce is classic, you can try other greens like spinach, or arugula, or a mixture for a different flavor and texture.
Easy Homemade Mayonnaise
- Ingredients: 1 room temperature egg, ½ tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup light olive oil
- Instructions: Place all ingredients in an immersion blender jar (or jar almost the same width as the stick blender). Insert blender all the way to the bottom and turn on for 10-15 seconds. Once the mayonnaise begins to thicken, slowly move the blender up and down to fully combine. Scrape the sides and give a final stir. Store for 4 days in the fridge.
How to Store
- Store: Mayo-based salads like BLT Potato Salad should be at room temperature for no more than 2 hours. Refrigerate your BLT Potato Salad for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
- Freeze: Potato salad is not a dish that can be frozen. The mayonnaise dressing will not come back together when thawed.
More Serving Ideas
Main Dishes: This yummy salad is a great side dish to serve alongside summertime favorites like the classic Cheddar Bacon Ranch Cheeseburgers or juicy Surf and Turf (NY Steak and Shrimp). Air Fryer Chicken Breast is always a winner too.
Drinks: Try a fun and refreshing drink, like healthy Cucumber Water. If you’re looking to make it a party, try a refreshing and adult beverage, like homemade Sangria. The vibrant berry and juice flavors pair well with the creamy saltiness of the BLT Potato Salad.
Dessert: Finish off your meal with the sweet delicacies of the perfect summer Lemonade Cookies or the healthy and fruity Rainbow Sherbet.
Frequent Questions
Yes, you can, although the texture and flavor will have some variety. Yukon Gold potatoes have a nice and creamy texture you might like.
Once the potatoes are cooked, they shouldn’t brown unless kept out for hours. Just be sure to keep them stored in the fridge in an airtight container.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes , cut into 2” cubes
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
- 2 scallions , thinly sliced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 3 cups romaine lettuce , shredded
Instructions
- Add your potatoes to a large pot covered with water and bring it to a boil, cooking for 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool while you cook your bacon.
- Cook and chop your bacon into large chunks.
- Add bacon, potatoes, tomato and scallions to a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper and toss it gently with the ingredients and refrigerate before serving.
- Add lettuce and toss again just before serving.
Notes
- Change Serving Size: Click on the yield amount to slide and change the number of servings and the recipe will automatically update!
- Conversion: To convert measurements to grams, click on the Metric option next to Ingredients in the recipe card.
- Kitchen Timer: Click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking.
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Variations
- Potatoes: The flavors in the mayo dressing are simple and go with any potato. You can use sweet potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, or Russet potatoes.
- Pasta: You can make this a BLT Pasta Salad by substituting your favorite cooked pasta noodles for the red potatoes. You can try various kinds of pasta like macaroni, penne, or bow tie-shaped farfalle.
- Honey Mustard: Give your BLT Potato Salad even more flavor by upgrading the mayonnaise with this mayo-based Honey Mustard Dressing. It’s a fun homemade flavor you’re sure to love!
- Veggies: Add veggies like sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, bell peppers, dill pickle relish, or red onions to this BLT Potato Salad recipe.
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