Purple Potato Salad with Bacon and Red Onion
An easy-to-make colorful side dish perfect for any occasion. Purple potatoes, bacon, and quick pickled onions work so well together!
Servings: 4
Calories: 578kcal
Ingredients
Onions:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 red onion , halved and cut into slices
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) apple cider vinegar
- Salt , to taste
- Black pepper , to taste
Dressing:
- ½ cup (120 ml) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
- Salt , to taste
- Black pepper , to taste
Potato Salad:
- 2 lb. (900 g) purple potatoes , cooked , peeled and cut into large chunks when cool enough to handle
- 4 oz. (115 g) bacon , cooked and chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley , chopped
Instructions
- Preparing Red Onions. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet over a high heat. Once hot, add the red onion and fry for 30 seconds. Add the sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Turn the heat on low and let the onions cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft. Remove from heat and set aside.
- The Dressing. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, cumin, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper, until smooth.
- The Potato Salad. Add the cooked potato chunks in a large bowl. Add in cooked bacon, chopped parsley, and red onions. Pour the dressing on top and toss gently. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 42.8g | Protein: 8.1g | Fat: 43.1g | Cholesterol: 18.5mg | Sodium: 520.4mg | Sugar: 6.9g