Grilled Red Potato Salad with Blue Cheese Bacon Dressing
Smoky, savory, and irresistibly creamy, this Grilled Red Potato Salad with Blue Cheese Bacon Dressing is a bold twist on a classic side dish. Tender red potatoes are grilled to perfection for a subtle char that brings out their natural sweetness, then tossed with crispy, golden bacon crumbles and a rich, tangy dressing made with blue cheese, mayonnaise, and a touch of buttermilk. Balanced with the freshness of green onions and parsley, this salad is a perfect harmony of smoky and creamy flavors. Whether served warm, chilled, or at room temperature, it’s an easy showstopper for your next BBQ, picnic, or potluck. With its unique combination of textures and bold ingredients, this dish will elevate any gathering and leave your guests coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup blue cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 slices green onions
- 2 tablespoons parsley
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
Wash the red potatoes thoroughly and cut them into halves or quarters, ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking.
In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Place the potatoes cut-side down on the hot grill. Grill for 8-10 minutes per side, or until tender and charred. Remove from the grill and let them cool slightly.
While the potatoes are cooling, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
In a medium mixing bowl, prepare the blue cheese dressing by combining the blue cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Chop the green onions and parsley for garnish.
In a large serving bowl, combine the grilled potatoes, crumbled bacon, and blue cheese dressing. Toss gently to coat the potatoes evenly with the dressing.
Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley before serving.
Serve the salad warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3757 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 295.6 g | 379% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.7 g | 349% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 445 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 3670 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 226.0 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 69.9 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1085 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 4638 mg | 99% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
