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Bacon Shallot Potato Salad

This eggless potato salad is the perfect zingy side for your late summer cookout.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • ½ pound bacon
  • cup shallot, diced
  • cups plain Greek yogurt (not nonfat)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped fine
  • teaspoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Place potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt in large pot and cover with cool water. Bring to boil over high heat and cook until potatoes are fork-tender. Drain potatoes into colander and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon, either 2-3 minutes per side in a pan over medium-high, working in batches, or for 10-15 minutes in a 425º oven on a foil-lined baking sheet until crispy. Place on paper towel-lined plate to cool. Once cool, roughly chop.
  • In large serving bowl, mix yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, dill, lemon and spices, including remaining teaspoon salt. Add shallot and bacon, then taste and add more salt or pepper if desired.
  • Add potatoes and stir to coat. Taste again and adjust seasonings if needed. This is best made a day ahead, to give the flavors time to marry.