Description
This Steakhouse Potato Salad is a classic, hearty side dish featuring tender russet potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, crisp celery, red onion, and smoky bacon, all tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Perfectly chilled and seasoned with fresh chives and paprika, it’s an ideal companion for any steak dinner or barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Cook the potatoes: Place the cubed russet potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain thoroughly in a colander and allow them to cool completely.
- Make the dressing: While the potatoes are cooking, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine the salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the cooled potatoes, chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced celery, finely chopped red onion, crumbled cooked bacon, and chopped fresh chives.
- Dress and chill: Pour the prepared dressing over the potato mixture. Fold gently to coat all ingredients evenly without mashing the potatoes. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the potatoes are completely cooled before adding the dressing to prevent it from becoming watery.
- For extra bacon flavor, feel free to add more crumbled bacon to the salad.
- Fresh chives add a bright, flavorful touch; avoid dried for best results.
- Stir gently when mixing ingredients to keep the potatoes intact and maintain a good texture.
Keywords: Steakhouse Potato Salad, potato salad recipe, bacon potato salad, creamy potato salad, classic side dish