Potato Salad with Bacon and Apples

Potato Salad with Bacon and Apples
Potato Salad with Bacon and Apples takes approximately 40 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains around 7g of protein, 20g of fat, and a total of 317 calories. It works well as a budget friendly side dish. This recipe from Simply Recipes requires thyme, onion, yukon gold potatoes, and extra virgin olive oil. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and whole 30 diet. Shaved Broccoli Salad with Apples and Bacon, Crispy Chicken Salad with Apples and Bacon, and Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad with Apples & Bacon are very similar to this recipe.

Instructions

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Combine the potatoes and enough cold water to cover by a couple of inches in a large saucepan.
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Add a generous pinch of salt.
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Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and cover the pan. Simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
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Drain well.
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Cook the bacon: While the potatoes are cooking, cook the bacon in a heavy-based skillet over medium heat. Once cooked, remove the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels.
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Reserve the bacon fat in the pan.
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Once the bacon is cool, chop it.
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Cook the chopped onion: Cook the onion in the fat in the pan on medium heat, until softened and just starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
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Combine ingredients in a bowl: Use a slotted spoon to remove the onion from the pan to a large bowl.
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Add the chopped apple to the bowl.
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Add the potatoes and chopped bacon to the onions and apple.
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Add the green onions, olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and thyme. Salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve either warm or at room temperature.
DifficultyHard
Ready In40 m.
Servings8
Health Score12
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