Creamy Red Potato Bacon Salad
Creamy Red Potato Bacon Salad balances tender red potatoes with smoky bacon, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and fresh crunch from celery and onion, all folded into a rich, tangy mayo dressing. It’s satisfying and well-rounded, with savory notes and a cool, creamy finish. Serve it at summer cookouts, picnics, or as a hearty side for grilled mains.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Red Potato Bacon Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 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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- 11
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 60
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and let them cool.
- 3
Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, then immediately remove from the heat.
- 4
Cover and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the eggs from the hot water and cool them in ice water.
- 5
Peel the eggs, then chop them into small, bite-sized pieces.
- 6
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
- 7
Drain the bacon slices on paper towels, then crumble them.
- 8
Chop the cooled potatoes, leaving the skin on. Add them to a large bowl with the eggs, bacon, onion, and celery.
- 9
Stir in the mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.
- Calories 457.62 kcal High 23%
- Protein 19.59 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 16.79 g 6%
- Total Fat 35.16 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 7.45 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 151.07 mg High 50%
- Sodium 584.83 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 1.48 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 36.81 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.59 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 426.78 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 30.94 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 13.86 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.57 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Red Potato Bacon Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Celery, Eggs, and Mayonnaise. Each serving provides about 457.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Red Potato Bacon Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Creamy Red Potato Bacon Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Celery, Eggs, Mayonnaise, Onion. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Red Potato Bacon Salad?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 457.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Red Potato Bacon Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Creamy Red Potato Bacon Salad healthy?
- Creamy Red Potato Bacon Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 457.62 calories and 19.59 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 584.83 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.45 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Celery 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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