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Creamy Caesar Potato Salad

Creamy Caesar Potato Salad: A Must-Try for Summer BBQs

A creamy and savory twist on traditional potato salad, perfect for summer gatherings and customizable for dietary preferences.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 lbs Red Potatoes or Yukon gold or fingerling potatoes
  • 6 oz Thick-Cut Bacon or turkey bacon or omit for a vegetarian option
  • 3 large Hard-Boiled Eggs omit for a vegan version
  • 2 stalks Celery or diced bell peppers
  • 1 small Minced Red Onions or green onions
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise or vegan mayo
  • ½ cup Caesar Dressing or ranch or blue cheese dressing
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or vegan Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce make it vegan with specialty sauce
  • 2 tablespoon White Vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Celery Salt or regular salt
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Chives

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • airtight container

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil Potatoes: Place red potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and cool slightly.
  2. Cook Bacon: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook bacon for 10-15 minutes until crispy. Drain on paper towels and chop into pieces.
  3. Mix Dressing: In a large bowl, combine chopped bacon, mayonnaise, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and celery salt. Add diced celery and minced red onions, stir until well combined.
  4. Combine Potatoes: Chop cooled potatoes into bite-sized pieces and add to the dressing mixture. Fold gently to coat without breaking apart. Add chopped hard-boiled eggs and blend.
  5. Chill Salad: Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose waxy red potatoes for best texture. Make the salad a day in advance for optimal flavor melding. Adjust dressing consistency with water if too thick.

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