Bacon and Corn Potato Salad
Bacon and Corn Potato Salad balances sweet kernels of fresh corn with salty, crispy bacon and tender Yukon Gold potatoes. Red bell pepper and onion add crunch and brightness, while cider vinegar and a hint of chile bring a gentle tang and heat. Serve it warm or at room temperature alongside grilled meats, picnics, or casual weeknight dinners.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon and Corn Potato Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 76
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Add the corn and cook until slightly soft but still crisp, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Cut the corn kernels from the cobs and discard the cobs.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 5
Cook and stir the bacon in the hot oil until browned and crispy, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 6
Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, reserving the drippings in the skillet.
- 7
Cook the potatoes, stirring occasionally, in the same skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Add the red bell pepper and salt; cook and stir until the peppers are tender, about 5 minutes more.
- 9
Stir the corn kernels into the potato mixture and cook until the corn is heated through, about 5 minutes.
- 10
Pour the corn-potato mixture into a large bowl.
- 11
Add the bacon, red onion, cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes; toss to combine.
- Calories 194.55 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 4.8 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 40.17 g 15%
- Total Fat 3.34 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.41 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.29 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 142.36 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 5.0 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 6.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 32.58 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.16 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 615.55 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 23.45 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 48.01 mg Good Source 53%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bacon and Corn Potato Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Bacon Bits, Corn on the Cob, and Diced Potatoes. Each serving provides about 194.55 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon and Corn Potato Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or salad.
- What is Bacon and Corn Potato Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Bacon Bits, Corn on the Cob, Diced Potatoes, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon and Corn Potato Salad?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 194.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon and Corn Potato Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Bacon and Corn Potato Salad healthy?
- Bacon and Corn Potato Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 194.55 calories and 4.8 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 142.36 mg (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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