Description
A classic potato salad recipe featuring tender potatoes, succulent shrimp, hard-boiled eggs, and crispy bacon, all coated in a creamy, tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 large eggs
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place potato pieces in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- While potatoes are cooking, bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked through. Drain and rinse with cold water. Chop the shrimp into bite-sized pieces.
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and cool under cold running water. Peel and chop the eggs.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar.
- Add the cooked potatoes, chopped shrimp, chopped eggs, crumbled bacon, chopped red onion, and parsley to the bowl with the dressing.
- Gently toss all ingredients until well combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of pickle juice to the dressing.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like celery or pickles for extra crunch.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise and mustard to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: potato salad, shrimp salad, egg salad, bacon salad, classic potato salad, creamy potato salad, picnic salad