• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Peanut Blossom
  • Start Here
  • Recipes
  • Book Club
  • Cookbooks
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • ABOUT
  • RECIPES
  • HOLIDAYS
  • BOOK CLUB
  • COOKBOOKS
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • ABOUT
    • RECIPES
    • HOLIDAYS
    • BOOK CLUB
    • COOKBOOKS
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Summer Potato Salad with Bacon

    Published: Jun 9, 2015 · Modified: Aug 24, 2020 by Tiffany Dahle · This post may contain affiliate links.

    • Share
    • Email Friend!
    Jump to Recipe - Pin Recipe
    A blue farmer's market carton holds little white potatoes next to a red pepper, ear of corn, and package of bacon.

    Summer barbecue season is upon us and it seems like no party is complete without a potato salad. But I have a secret. . . I can't stand the stuff. All gloopy with mayo, no texture, and suspicious in the heat of summer. No thank you.

    Growing up, my German family insisted on the vinegar and bacon-based hot potato salad. I find that to be only a slightly better option but am still not such a fan.

    And then I discovered Ina Garten's French potato salad. The dressing is olive oil and vinegar-based but includes fresh herbs, green onions, and mustard. Now we're talking.

    Summer potato salad with bacon

    But the big thing the recipe is still missing, to me, is the texture. I decided to take advantage of the fresh produce at our farmer's market stand and tossed in some fresh corn and a diced red pepper for a crisp, cool, sweet and juicy addition to the mix.

    And bacon. Yes, bacon. Because what goes better with potatoes?? More bacon.

    You can grab my favorite peppered bacon recipe right here.

    Summer potato salad with bacon

    I steamed the corn cobs right in the same pot as the potatoes to keep things extra easy.

    Summer potato salad with bacon

    Once everything was cooked, chopped, and crumbled, tossing this together is easy peasy:

    Summer potato salad with bacon

    The result is:

    "The best potato salad I've ever had!" - Handyman Tim, who ate 2 helpings!

    Summer potato salad with bacon

    I admit, this recipe even gets me excited for the first time about potato salad. I could definitely see adding this to our summer rotation.

    Next time I'd love to try mixing in a few fresh green beans, too!

    A blue farmer's market carton holds little white potatoes next to a red pepper, ear of corn, and package of bacon.

    Summer Potato Salad with Bacon

    5 from 1 vote
    This vinegar-based potato salad has no mayo and is perfect for a summer picnic potluck. No worries about the potato salad spoiling in the heat!
    TOTAL TIME 40 minutes
    PREP TIME 10 minutes
    COOK TIME 30 minutes
    YIELD 8 servings
    PIN RECIPE FOR LATER PRINT RECIPE NOW

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds small white boiling potatoes or a mix of red & white
    • 2 tablespoon good dry white wine
    • 2 tablespoon chicken stock
    • 3 tablespoon Champagne vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 8 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 scallions white and green parts chopped
    • ½ red bell pepper diced
    • 2 cobs of corn steam, and corn cut from the cob
    • 1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled
    • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
    • 2 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
    • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves

    Instructions

    • Set a large pot of salted water to boiling. Scrub the potatoes clean and add to the pot. Boil for 20-30 minutes until just cooked through. With 10 minutes before they are done, add the cobs of corn. Drain the whole pot together. Remove the corn cobs and cover the potatoes with a clean kitchen towel and allow to steam for an additional 10 minutes.
    • When the corn is cool enough to handle, cut the kernels from the cob and set aside. Dice the red pepper.
    • In a large bowl, combine the white wine and chicken stock. Add the minced green onions. Set aside. When the potatoes are done steaming, cut them in half (or in quarters if they are extra big) and gently toss them in this bowl until they have absorbed the liquids.
    • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the mustard and Champagne vinegar. Slowly stream the olive oil while whisking to form an emulsion. Add the salt and pepper, whisk to combine.
    • Pour the dressing over the potatoes, add the corn, red pepper, and fresh herbs, and gently toss together.
    • Cook and crumble the bacon, toss into the potato salad just before serving to retain the crunch.
    COURSESide Dishes
    CUISINEAmerican
    AUTHORTiffany Dahle

    Save This Recipe to Your Recipe Box

    Find this delicious recipe next time you visit by saving it to your very own recipe box on my site. All your favorites stored in one easy place!

    SAVE THIS RECIPESaved!

    More Side Dish Recipes

    • A white bowl is filled with wild rice pilaf, chunks of carrots and celery are peeking out.
      Wild Rice Pilaf {Instant Pot or Stovetop}
    • A big blue bowl is filled with a creamy grape salad with cream cheese, covered in brown sugar and pecans.
      Chicken Salad Chick Grape Salad {Copycat Recipe}
    • A white bowl filled with homemade spaetzle sprinkled with parsley.
      German Spaetzle in Butter Sauce
    • A white plate has a pile of fresh baked buttermilk drop biscuits.
      Easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits {4 Flavor Variations}

    Reader Interactions

    Trackbacks

    1. Lemon garlic dijon marinade, perfect for poultry or pork says:
      June 10, 2015 at 7:05 am

      […] I served this with our new favorite potato salad the other night for dinner. They went excellently together! Get the recipe […]

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Tiffany!
    I believe a great family recipe is one that makes everyone at the table happy, not just the kids. I'm the author of two bestselling cookbooks for kids that are chock full of recipes everyone in your family will love. I'm also the hostess of the best online book club for moms.

    More about me →

    What's Trending Now

    • A photo collage shows the variety of recipes that can be made in a bread maker.
      50 Best Bread Machine Recipes
    • A blue baking dish filled with mac and cheese with bread crumb topping. A serving spoon has removed a portion to show the creamy elbow noodles.
      Make Ahead Mac and Cheese
    • An airfryer basket has 7 seasoned chicken tenderloins golden brown and cooked.
      Healthy Chicken Tenderloins in the Air Fryer
    • Two salmon filets are surrounded by fresh green beans in an air fryer basket.
      How to Cook Salmon in Air Fryer

    Popular

    • A freezer-friendly metal pan holds an 8x8-inch apple crisp with crumble topping.
      Freezer Friendly Apple Crisp
    • A stack of the best books for book club in 2023
      Best Book Club Picks 2023
    • A taco salad made with mini frozen tacos.
      10-minute Trader Joe's Meals
    • A young kid's hand is holding a homemade pizza lunchable.
      30 School Lunch Ideas for Kids
    • A collage of easy dinners for busy nights.
      30 Quick Dinners for Busy Nights
    • A photo collages shows several easy dinner ideas kids could make.
      Easy Dinner Ideas for Yo-Yo Nights {You're On Your Own!}
    • A meal train dinner kit featuring supplies for tacos sits in an aluminum tray for delivery.
      30 Clever Meal Train Ideas with Recipes
    • Harry Potter themed snacks are in a platter with a witch hat sitting next to an open copy of a Harry Potter book.
      21 Harry Potter Snacks for Movie Night

    Footer

    As Seen On

    The Taste of Home Logo
    The Pioneer Woman Logo
    The Country Living Logo
    The Buzzfeed logo
    The Good Housekeeping Logo

    About

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Contact
    Privacy Policy
    Disclaimer

    Favorites

    Bread Recipes
    Soup Recipes
    Quick Dinner Recipes
    Harry Potter Fan Club
    Reading with Kids

    Holidays

    Easter Recipes
    4th of July Recipes
    Catholic Celebrations
    Thanksgiving Recipes
    Christmas Recipes

    Recipes

    Appetizers
    Dinners
    Salads
    Side Dishes
    Desserts
    Brunch
    Homemade Pantry

    ↑ back to top

    Copyright © 2023