Description
Steakhouse Potato Salad is a creamy, flavorful side dish featuring tender red potatoes combined with a rich dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Enhanced with crisp bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh herbs, and tangy dill pickles, this salad offers a perfect balance of savory and tangy tastes ideal for barbecues, picnics, or dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 lbs red potatoes, cubed
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
Mix-ins and Garnish
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 5 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- ¼ cup chopped dill pickles
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: chives or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Place the cubed red potatoes into a large pot and cover them with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cook for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and allow the potatoes to cool to room temperature to keep the salad creamy.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until smooth and creamy. A hand mixer can be used for an even smoother texture.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooled potatoes, chopped red onion, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, parsley, and chopped dill pickles to the dressing. Gently fold until everything is evenly coated without mashing the potatoes.
- Season to Taste: Add salt and black pepper as needed, tasting carefully because bacon and pickles contribute saltiness.
- Chill: Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the dressing to thicken.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, garnish with chopped chives or green onions and optionally sprinkle paprika for added color and freshness.
Notes
- Use red potatoes as they hold their shape better than other varieties.
- Cooling potatoes fully before adding dressing prevents it from becoming runny.
- Bacon can be added crispier for more texture or omitted for a vegetarian version.
- Chilling enhances flavor but salad can be served immediately if needed.
- Add paprika for a subtle smoky flavor and attractive presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: potato salad, steakhouse potato salad, creamy potato salad, bacon potato salad, side dish, red potatoes, picnic recipes, summer salad
