Lemon-Dill Potato Salad with Crispy Bacon

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This potato salad blends tender new potatoes with crispy bacon and a tangy lemon-dill dressing for a refreshing and hearty picnic side. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs new potatoes, bacon slices, mayonnaise into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 6 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 2 lbs halved or quartered new potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1/2 tsp salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to medium, simmer for 15-18 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender, then drain and let cool slightly.
  2. Step 2: While potatoes cook, cook 6 slices bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 7-9 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain and cool, then crumble into small pieces.
  3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 3 thinly sliced green onions, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth and tangy.
  4. Step 4: Toss the warm potatoes with the lemon-dill dressing until evenly coated. Fold in the crispy bacon pieces gently, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

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