Red Hot and Blue Potato Salad
Forget boring mayo and bland spuds! This Red Hot and Blue Potato Salad is a flavor explosion waiting to happen. Imagine tender red potatoes mingling with creamy blue cheese, studded with pops of crisp bacon and green onions, and all dressed in a tangy, spicy vinaigrette that's equal parts bold and addictive.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 440kcal
- 2 lbs small red skinned potatoes
- 8 oz bacon, chopped
- 4 oz Gorgonzola blue veined cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup scallions (or chives)
- ¼ cup parsley, chopped
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Chop bacon into ½" strips. Fry up crisp in a skillet, transfer to plate with absorbent paper towel. Crumble the Gorgonzola cheese into a small bowl and set aside. Chop scallions and parsley and set aside
8 oz bacon, chopped, 4 oz Gorgonzola blue veined cheese, crumbled, ¼ cup scallions, ¼ cup parsley, chopped
Simmer the potatoes in salted water until tender, but still firm. Quarter potatoes when just cool enough to handle and place into a bowl.
2 lbs small red skinned potatoes
Prepare the dressing by adding the olive oil, rice vinegar, and Dijon mustard to a bowl. Whisk until blended.
⅓ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Add the the dressing, crisp bacon, and the gorgonzola cheese crumbles to the bowl of warm, quartered potatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss well and serve immediately. Can be served hot or cold.
½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
- Don't overcook the potatoes, that way the salad holds up better with tossing.
- Any blue veined cheese will work, but Gorgonzola is a mild version.
Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 840mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 422IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2mg