French Onion Dip Potato Salad Recipe
This French Onion Dip Potato Salad is a creamy and flavorful twist on the classic potato salad, featuring baby yellow potatoes tossed in a rich French onion dip dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a delightful side dish any time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Potato Salad:
- 2 pounds baby yellow potatoes (halved or quartered)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt (for boiling)
Dressing:
- 1 cup French onion dip (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional:
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Crumbled bacon or crispy fried onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and let cool.
- Make Dressing: Combine French onion dip, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss cooled potatoes, green onions, and red onion with the dressing.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley, bacon, or crispy onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider roasting the potatoes instead of boiling them.
- Greek yogurt can be used as a lighter alternative to some or all of the mayonnaise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
