How to Make English Pub Potato Salad With Cucumber and Bacon - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to traditional English pub fare, potato salad is a classic side dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of mains. This English pub potato salad with cucumber and bacon is a delicious twist on the traditional recipe, adding crispy bacon and crunchy cucumber for a refreshing and satisfying dish.

The combination of creamy potatoes, smoky bacon, and cool cucumber creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making this potato salad a standout dish at any gathering or ...

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Ingredients

  • 8 red potatoes
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cucumber, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 hard-cooked egg, sliced
  • 3 sprigs fresh parsley, or as desired
  • 1 pinch paprika, for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 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, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool. Chop potatoes and transfer into a large salad bowl.
  • Place the 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. Crumble bacon when cool.
  • Stir mayonnaise, crumbled bacon, cucumber, red onion, 3 chopped eggs, celery, 1/2 cup parsley, and 1 tablespoon paprika into the potatoes until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Garnish salad with slices of hard-cooked egg, 3 sprigs of fresh parsley, and a pinch of paprika.
  • Nutrition

    441 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 124mg
    • Sodium: 380mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1237mg