Potato Salad with Red Potatoes stands out with its bold colors and layered flavors. Complete with bacon, dill, and sour cream, this Red Skin
Potato Salad Recipe is sure to satisfy!

The Best Red Potato Salad Recipe Ever!

Potatoes are such a versatile and yummy food. You probably wont be surprised to find out that they are eaten by more than a billion people worldwide!

Since everyone loves potatoes, this is a perfect recipe to bring to a summer barbecue or potluck. Feel free to throw any leftovers in the fridge to enjoy later!

Pssst… it tastes great cold.

The best part? You might find that most of these ingredients you already have in stock.

Do you cut red potatoes before boiling?

You should cut your potatoes into quarters before you boil them. Make sure the leave the skins on, and don’t worry if they aren’t all the same size!

You should also wash your red potatoes before you start this recipe.

How do I avoid soggy potatoes?

When cooking your red potatoes, make sure to not leave them in the pot for too long. Overcooked potatoes can become mushy and break up when mixed with the rest of the ingredients.

Cook the red potatoes until, when pierced with a fork, are just tender. This should take around 20-25 minutes.

How should this potato salad be served?

This Red Bliss Potato Salad is ready to serve right after the potatoes and eggs are mixed with the sour cream mixture.

When it is in your serving bowl, be sure to generously top your salad with crispy bacon bits and sprinkles of dill.

It is best when eaten warm, but can also be enjoyed chilled!

ingredients

• 3 Pounds Red Potatoes
• 5 Eggs 
• 3/4 Cup Mayo
• 1/4 Cup Sour Cream 
• 1 Teaspoon Dill
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• 1 Tablespoon Vinegar 
• Bacon Bits

instructions

1. Quarter red potatoes
2. Boil in water until tender or make in the Instant Pot. If using the Instant Pot, click here to jump to the Instant Pot instructions.
3. Prepare hard boiled eggs with desired method
4. Mash eggs with the red potatoes in a bowl
5. Mix together mayo, sour cream, dill, salt, pepper, and vinegar
6. Combine with the potato salad

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Red Potato Salad

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Potato Salad with Red Potatoes stands out with its bold colors and layered flavors. Complete with bacon, dill, and sour cream, this red skin potato salad recipe is sure to satisfy!

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Ingredients

• 3 pounds red potatoes
• 5 eggs
• 3/4 cup mayo
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon dill
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• Bacon bits

Instructions

1. Quarter red potatoes - keep the skins on. Boil in water until tender. For Instant Pot instructions for eggs and potatoes, see the notes section.
2. Prepare hard boiled eggs with desired method.
3. Mash eggs with the red potatoes in a bowl.
4. Mix together mayo, sour cream, dill, salt, pepper, and vinegar.
5. Combine with the potato salad.

Notes

Best when served warm but can be served cold as well.

• Add two cups of water to your Instant Pot
• Quarter the potatoes and place them in the Instant Pot
• Place shelled eggs on top of the potatoes (or crack eggs into an Instant Pot safe dish, such as a springform pan)
• Set to manual high pressure for four minutes
• Let the pressure release naturally for four minutes
• Mash together!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 474Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 382mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 4gSugar: 4gProtein: 11g

Please verify this information with your preferred nutrition calculator.

Can I Make This in My Instant Pot?

Yes! We LOVE using our Instant Pot to make a potato salad. For this recipe, you will want to:

• Add two cups of water to your Instant Pot
• Quarter the potatoes and place them in the Instant Pot
• Place shelled eggs on top of the potatoes (or crack eggs into an Instant Pot safe dish, such as a springform pan)
• Set to manual high pressure for four minutes
• Let the pressure release naturally for four minutes
• Mash together!

Can I freeze leftover potato salad?

Avoid freezing leftover of this dish, as mayonnaise does not freeze well. Eggs and potatoes also get off-color when stored in the freezer!

This recipe can be kept in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. Make sure to not leave out on the the counter for more than 2 hours.

Should I use fresh dill?

This is up to your preference, but it may be difficult to finely chop the fresh dill enough to keep this potato salad smooth and creamy. Freshly ground pepper however will enhance the flavor!

More Potato recipes to try!

• Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad
• Instant Pot Potato Salad
• Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
• Easy and Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
• Classic Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
• Easy Instant Pot Funeral Potatoes

There’s nothing more delicious than a chilled, red skin potato salad. We love this version with its creamy dill sauce and the saltiness that is added by bacon!