Description
A delightful twist on classic potato salad, this French Onion Dip Potato Salad is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for any gathering. Creamy dressing with French onion soup mix coats tender baby potatoes, while green onions and optional bacon add extra layers of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Salad:
- 2 pounds baby gold or red potatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling potatoes)
Dressing:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 packet (1 ounce) dry French onion soup mix
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Additional:
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, optional
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Cook for 12-15 minutes until tender. Drain and cool slightly.
- Make Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, French onion soup mix, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Combine: Add potatoes to the dressing, toss gently to coat. Fold in green onions, cheddar cheese, and bacon if using.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to enhance flavors.
Notes
- You can lighten the dressing by using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- This salad can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Garnish with extra green onions or crispy fried onions for added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
