This creamy bacon potato salad is delicious—the ideal mix of eggs, bacon, corn, and bell pepper, all tossed in a dill mayo. It’s essentially a bacon twist on the classic Ukrainian Olivye salad.
I learned this recipe from my cousin Luba, an incredibly creative cook whose dishes never disappoint. She served this salad one evening and I immediately asked for the recipe. If you enjoy trying new salads, add this one to your list. It comes together from simple, everyday ingredients and closely resembles the classic Ukrainian potato salad—only with crispy bacon added for extra flavor.
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Bacon Potato Salad (Bacon Olivye)
Ingredients
Bacon Potato Salad
- 2 potatoes
- 7 eggs
- 1 carrot
- 7 cooked bacon strips
- 1 red bell pepper
- 15 oz corn
- 1 onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 cup mayo
Instructions
How to make Bacon Potato Salad:
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In a medium saucepan, place the potatoes, eggs, and carrot in water and bring to a boil. After boiling for 7 minutes, remove the eggs and transfer them to cold water to stop cooking. Continue boiling the potatoes and carrot until they are tender. Drain and cool before handling.
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While the vegetables and eggs cool, chop the remaining ingredients—onion, bell pepper, cooked bacon, corn, and garlic—and place them in a large bowl. Peel and chop the cooled eggs, dice the cooled potatoes and carrot, then add them to the bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise, add salt and pepper to taste, and fold in the fresh dill. Mix gently until everything is combined and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition (per serving)
18g Carbs
9g Protein
27g Fat
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Q&A
Can I make this potato salad with bologna?
Yes. Using bologna makes the salad closer to a traditional Olivye. Keep in mind that the corn complements the bacon well, so you may want to adjust or omit ingredients depending on your preference.
What goes with Potato Salad?
This creamy potato salad pairs well with grilled meats, rice dishes, and simple roasted or mashed potatoes. It also complements dishes like grilled chicken kebabs and hearty stews.
Can I make this Salad ahead?
Yes. Toss the ingredients together and keep refrigerated. For best texture, store the dressing separately and add it just before serving if you prefer a firmer potato texture.
Tips
- Add diced fresh cucumber or dill pickles if you omit the bacon and corn to keep the salad bright and crunchy.
- If you don’t have fresh dill, dried dill works—use less since dried herbs are more concentrated.