Description
This Southern Potato Salad offers a rich, creamy texture with smoky turkey bacon, fresh herbs, and a tangy, natural apple cider vinegar dressing. Perfect for gatherings or as a comforting side dish, it blends plant-based mayonnaise and sour cream with crisp celery, green onions, parsley, and dill for a vibrant, heartwarming flavor everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into uniform chunks
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Dressing
- 1/2 cup plant-based mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plant-based sour cream
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Scrub and cut the Yukon Gold potatoes into uniform chunks to ensure even cooking. Boil them in salted water until tender but still firm, about 12-15 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: While the potatoes cook, crisp the smoked turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Remove and drain on paper towels. Once cooled, crumble into small pieces for mixing into the salad.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together plant-based mayonnaise, plant-based sour cream, apple cider vinegar (natural), yellow mustard (natural), salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste for the perfect tang and balance.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the slightly cooled potatoes with chopped celery, green onions, parsley, and dill. Add the crumbled smoked turkey bacon, then pour the dressing over the salad. Mix carefully to coat every bite without breaking the potatoes.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate the Southern Potato Salad for at least one hour to let flavors meld beautifully. Serve chilled or slightly below room temperature for the best experience.
Notes
- Cut potato pieces uniformly for even tenderness.
- Salt the boiling water well to infuse flavor.
- Gently fold ingredients to avoid mushy potatoes.
- Taste and adjust vinegar or mustard to perfect the dressing’s tanginess.
- Chilling the salad enhances flavors and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Boiling, Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Southern Potato Salad, plant-based, creamy potato salad, tangy dressing, smoky turkey bacon, picnic side dish
