How to Make Caramelized Onion and Bacon Potato Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the combination of caramelized onions and crispy bacon that just takes a dish to the next level. And when you add them to a classic potato salad, you get a delicious and satisfying side dish that will be a hit at any gathering. This Caramelized Onion and Bacon Potato Salad is the perfect blend of savory and sweet, with a hint of smokiness from the bacon that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

This potato salad is the ultimate comfort food with a twist....

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Ingredients

  • 30 small small potatoes, or more as needed
  • 1 large red onion, sliced into 1/8-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 3 fluid ounces white wine
  • 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • ½ cup tzatziki sauce, or more to taste
  • 5 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes in half.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions until softened and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Add tarragon; pour in white wine to deglaze pan. Simmer until wine evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
  • Mix potatoes, onion, and bacon together in a large bowl. Fold tzatziki sauce, chives, salt, and black pepper into potato mixture.
  • Nutrition

    403 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 125mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 84g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 46mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 2379mg