Bacon-Chive Potato Salad

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022
This creamy and colorful potato salad is always requested for all our summer picnics. It's so quick to prepare, goes with almost anything and is really yummy while still warm—but just as delicious when chilled! —Karen White, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 pounds small red potatoes
  • 1/2 cup real bacon bits
  • 1/4 cup minced chives
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Cut into wedges; place in a serving bowl. Add bacon and chives.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Spoon over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 278 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 493mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.