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Steakhouse Potato Salad Recipe

4.3 from 39 reviews

This classic Steakhouse Potato Salad is a hearty and flavorful side dish perfect for barbecues, picnics, or family dinners. Made with tender russet potatoes, crisp celery, hard-boiled eggs, smoky bacon, and a creamy tangy dressing featuring mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar, it offers a delicious balance of textures and flavors. Chilled for at least an hour, this potato salad is a refreshing and satisfying complement to any steakhouse or grilled meal.

Ingredients

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Potatoes and Vegetables

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • 2 celery stalks (diced)
  • ¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives (chopped)

Protein

  • 4 large hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
  • 6 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)

Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Cook the potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed russet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain the potatoes well in a colander and set aside to cool completely.
  2. Make the dressing: While the potatoes are cooking, in a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine the salad: In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the cooled potatoes with the chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced celery, finely chopped red onion, crumbled cooked bacon, and chopped fresh chives until evenly distributed.
  4. Dress and chill: Pour the prepared dressing over the potato mixture and gently fold to coat all ingredients evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly before serving.

Notes

  • Use russet potatoes for their fluffy texture, which is ideal for potato salad.
  • Ensure potatoes are completely cooled before mixing with dressing to prevent it from becoming watery.
  • Chilling the salad for at least one hour enhances the flavor fusion.
  • For a healthier twist, substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
  • Bacon can be omitted or substituted with smoked turkey bacon for a lighter version.

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