Best 11 French Potato Salad With Bacon Recipes

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French potato salad with bacon is a delightful dish that combines the classic flavors of French potato salad with the smoky, savory taste of bacon. This popular side dish is perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant dinner parties. In this article, we will explore the secrets of creating a mouthwatering French potato salad with bacon that will impress your friends and family. We will provide you with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and variations that will allow you to customize the recipe to your liking. So, gather your ingredients, prep your kitchen, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a French potato salad with bacon that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

FRENCH POTATO SALAD WITH BACON (PICNIC-SAFE - NO MAYO!)



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Like the coleslaw served by mom, this recipe was adopted especially for Sister - who is violently opposed to all things mayo!

Provided by Metlantis

Categories     Summer

Time 40m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 -9 new potatoes, 1 pound
1/4 lb bacon
1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped purple onion
1/2 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Scrub the potatoes under running water with a soft brush. Quarter them and drop them into a kettle of cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender but still firm, 8 to 10 minutes after the water reaches a boil.
  • Meanwhile, chop the bacon and saute in a small skillet until crisp. Remove bacon and reserve.
  • In the bacon fat remaining in the skillet, saute chopped shallots until tender but not at all browned, 5 minutes or so. Reserve shallots and fat.
  • When the potatoes are done, drain them and drop them into a mixing bowl.
  • Pour vinegar, olive oil, shallots and reserved bacon fat over the still-hot potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and gently toss. Add purple onion and parsley and toss again. Cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate.
  • Before serving bring back to room temperature, toss, correct seasoning and add additional oil and vinegar if the salad seems dry. Sprinkle reserved crisp bacon on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.5, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 262.6, Carbohydrate 62.8, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 10.7

WARM BACON POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon coarse-grained mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
2 1/2 pounds red potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
Salt
6 bacon slices, chopped
1 medium sized red onion, diced
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup freshly chopped dill leaves, plus more for garnish
Vinaigrette:

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette:
  • Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Add potatoes to pot of salted cold water. Bring to a boil, over high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Cover with foil to keep warm, if necessary.
  • Add bacon to large saute pan and cook until crisp over medium heat. Remove to a paper towel-lined sheet tray and reserve. Add onion, dash of pepper and garlic to bacon grease and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Add vinaigrette to vegetables. Let cook until reduced and thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add potatoes, dill and bacon to the pan and toss to coat with dressing. Allow to cook for 3 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer potato salad to a serving platter and sprinkle with chopped fresh dill.

FRENCH POTATO SALAD WITH BACON



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Categories     Potato

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 or 9 new potatoes, 1 pound
1/4 lb. bacon
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped purple onion
1/2 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Scrub the potatoes under running water with a soft brush. Quarter them and drop them into a kettle of cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender but still firm, 8 to 10 minutes after the water reaches a boil. Meanwhile, chop the bacon and saute in a small skillet until crisp. Remove bacon and reserve. In the bacon fat remaining in the skillet, saute chopped shallots until tender but not at all browned, 5 minutes or so. Reserve shallots and fat. When the potatoes are done, drain them and drop them into a mixing bowl. Pour vinegar, olive oil, shallots and reserved bacon fat over the still-hot potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and gently toss. Add purple onion and parsley and toss again. Cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate. Before serving bring back to room temperature, toss, correct seasoning and add additional oil and vinegar if the salad seems dry. Sprinkle reserved crisp bacon on top.

FRENCH POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound small white boiling potatoes
1 pound small red boiling potatoes
2 tablespoons good dry white wine
2 tablespoons chicken stock
3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 tablespoons good olive oil
1/4 cup minced scallions (white and green parts)
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Drop the white and red potatoes into a large pot of boiling salted water and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until they are just cooked through. Drain in a colander and place a towel over the potatoes to allow them to steam for 10 more minutes. As soon as you can handle them, cut in 1/2 (quarters if the potatoes are larger) and place in a medium bowl. Toss gently with the wine and chicken stock. Allow the liquids to soak into the warm potatoes before proceeding.
  • Combine the vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion. Add the vinaigrette to the potatoes. Add the scallions, dill, parsley, basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss. Serve warm or at room temperature.

FRENCH POTATO SALAD WITH SHALLOTS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pound red new waxy potatoes
Salt
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon white vinegar
6 tablespoons peanut oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or 1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes with water to cover and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Do not overcook. Drain and let stand until ready to prepare. The salad should be made while the potatoes are still hot or warm.
  • Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1/4-inch thick slices. There should be about 6 cups. Put the slices in a bowl and sprinkle them with the wine.
  • Combine the vinegar, oil, shallots, garlic, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl and blend. Add the potatoes and parsley. Blend well. If the salad is left to stand, stir from the bottom before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 330, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 521 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

POTATO SALAD WITH BACON



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My young nephew refuses to eat any potato salad but mine! Italian salad dressing, sour cream and bacon give it a one-of-a-kind flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds red potatoes (about 12 medium)
4 hard-boiled large eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
11 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cut potatoes into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a large Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool to room temperature., Cut eggs in half; chop egg whites and set aside. In a small bowl, mash egg yolks. Stir in the sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, mustard, garlic powder and pepper; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, bacon, egg whites, celery, onions and Italian dressing. Fold in mayonnaise mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

POTATO AND BACON SALAD



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This is a creamy potato salad made with bacon and Dijon mustard that's great the second day too.

Provided by readernut

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 eggs
4 slices bacon
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, or to taste
1 cup mayonnaise
3 stalks celery, minced
2 pounds small potatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and cool.
  • Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and place in a bowl of cold water to cool.
  • Peel the eggs, and place 3 of them into a large bowl. Reserve the rest for later. Mash the eggs in the bowl with a fork. Stir in the mustard, mayonnaise, celery, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Cook bacon slices in the microwave for about 4 minutes, until crisp, or fry in a skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble 2 of the bacon slices into the mayonnaise mixture. Reserve the rest for garnish.
  • Peel and chop the potatoes, and stir into the bowl until evenly coated. Slice the 2 remaining eggs, and place on top of the salad. Crumble the remaining bacon over the eggs, then sprinkle parsley over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 131.8 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 419.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

FRENCH STYLE BACON & SPINACH POTATO SALAD



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Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: Bacon and spinach add a new twist to this french-style potato salad. Using Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion makes this dish come together in under 15 minutes! This potato salad will go great with any meal and is best served warm or at room temperature.

Provided by dr.crystal

Categories     Potato

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 -8 slices bacon
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large sauté pan until just crispy, remove and let drain on paper towels. Pour from the pan all but one tablespoon of the bacon drippings.
  • To the pan, add in the minced garlic and let cook for one minute over medium heat. Add in the fresh spinach and Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion; cook, stirring often until spinach is just wilted and potatoes are warmed, about 3-5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and fresh thyme until it comes together as a dressing. Add in the spinach-potato mixture, fresh green onions, and crumble in the bacon. Toss gently to combine. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.8, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 8.2, Sodium 738, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.4, Protein 2.4

FRENCH POTATO SALAD



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Georgian home cook Louise Brescia of Atlanta shares an herbed potato salad that's great with burgers and barbecue.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 pounds fingerling or small new potatoes, halved (quartered if large)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 small shallot, minced (2 tablespoons)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 small red onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pot; cover with cold water by 1 inch and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Run under cold water to cool slightly, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together oil, mustard, vinegar, shallot, parsley, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Add potatoes and onion and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature. To store, refrigerate, up to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g

FRENCH POTATO SALAD



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The dressing for this dish is a marinade made from beef consomme, tarragon vinegar, and a good neutral oil. Serve on lettuce-lined plates for an attractive presentation.

Provided by CHRISTYJ

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     No Mayo

Time 13h50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 potatoes
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup tarragon vinegar
¼ cup beef consomme
¼ cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl. Cool slightly. Peel and slice into a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, consomme, green onion, parsley, and salt and pepper.
  • Gently toss warm potatoes with dressing. Cover, and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.2 calories, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1473.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

BACON POTATO SALAD



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"My family requests this potato salad whenever we go on picnics. It's a well-seasoned salad that gets a slight smoky flavor from the addition of bacon," says Charlotte McDaniel of Williamsville, Illinois.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/4 pounds red potatoes (about 8 medium)
1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon celery seed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. , Drain potatoes. When cool enough to handle, peel and cut into cubes. Place in a large bowl. Add the onion, vinegar, celery seed, salt, pepper, bacon and reserved drippings; toss gently. Cool to room temperature. Fold in mayonnaise. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 27g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Use the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, hold their shape well in salads and won't get mushy. Avoid starchy potatoes, such as Idaho or Russet, as they tend to fall apart when cooked.
  • Cook the potatoes properly: Boil the potatoes in salted water until they are tender but still firm. Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Cool the potatoes completely: Before assembling the salad, let the potatoes cool completely. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a good quality mayonnaise: A creamy, flavorful mayonnaise will make a big difference in the taste of the salad. Avoid using low-fat or non-fat mayonnaise, as it will not have the same rich flavor.
  • Add plenty of herbs and spices: Herbs and spices add flavor and depth to the salad. Use a variety of herbs, such as parsley, chives, and dill, and spices, such as salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing will make the salad soggy and heavy.
  • Serve the salad chilled: Potato salad is best served chilled. This will help to keep the flavors crisp and refreshing.

Conclusion:

French potato salad is a classic dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. It is a simple dish to make, but it is always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make the best French potato salad that you have ever tasted.

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