Barbara S Special Potato Salad Recipe

Elevate your potato salad game with this unique twist! Barbara's recipe combines creamy potatoes with crunchy cauliflower and a smoky bacon dressing for a truly unforgettable side dish. This recipe is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or any summer gathering.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 349.2 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Barbara S Special Potato Salad

  • 2 lbs potatoes
  • Raw Cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup celery
  • Hard Cooked Eggs
  • 1/4 cup red onion
  • Crisp Bacon
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons bacon fat
  • Caraway Seeds

How to Make Barbara S Special Potato Salad

  1. Boil 2 lbs potatoes until tender. Dice once cool.
  2. Steam or blanch 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets. Let cool.
  3. Hard-boil 4 large eggs. Chop once cool.
  4. Finely chop 1/2 cup celery and 1/4 cup red onion.
  5. Cook 6 slices bacon until crispy. Crumble and reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, cauliflower, celery, eggs, and onion.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat, and 1 teaspoon caraway seeds.
  8. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture.
  9. Gently toss to combine.
  10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
  12. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

21g

Carbs

10g