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    Home » Potato Recipes

    Red White and Blue Potato Salad

    Published: May 16, 2023 Last updated: May 16, 2023 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    A delicious potato salad made with red, white, and blue potatoes with a sour cream and mayonnaise based dill dressing and studded with crispy bacon. This potato salad recipe makes the perfect side dish for Memorial Day or July 4th picnics and summer barbecues.
    RWB Potato Salad Featured image.
    RWB Salad Pin image.

    This recipe for Red, White, and Blue Potato Salad is the very best summertime side dish recipe! It is made with red, white, and purple potatoes and it is loaded with bacon, dill, a little bit of jalapeno wrapped in a creamy dill dressing.

    Red White and Blue Potato Salad nested in lettuce on a black plate.
    Fresh flavors in a creamy dill dressing, this potato salad recipe is a perfect recipe for Memorial Day or July 4th!
    Jump to:
    • ❤️ Why you'll love it
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🥫Storage
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Tips
    • 🙋 FAQ's
    • 📚 Related Recipes
    • 🍽 Serve with…
    • 🏫 The last word
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    Picnic favorite: potato salad recipes are a delicious side dish for picnics and BBQ's and are perfect for celebrating Memorial day and July 4th holidays.

    Fresh flavors:  The combination of chopped fresh dill and sour cream in the mayonnaise based dressing make ths

    Meal prep: this is an easy recipe to be made ahead of time as the longer it sits, the more the flavors will blend and become more flavorful!

    A serving of red white and blue potato salad on a white plate with a flag napkin.

    🥘 Ingredients

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    Red, white and blue potatoes: these are usually baby sized and sold in one bag.

    Rice or red wine vinegar, I prefer rice wine vinegar for the sweetness but red can be used.

    Bell pepper: green, red, or yellow peppers can be used.

    Jalapeno pepper: this is optional, but I love to add it for the flavor.

    Red onion: added for flavor and color.

    Fresh dill:  added for an extra freshness in the salad.

    Mayonnaise: I prefer full fat mayonnaise for the best flavor and go with either Hellmann's or Dukes Mayo (both are gluten-free).

    Sour cream: this adds a freshness to the dressing that cuts the heaviness of mayo and makes this recipe out of this world. It also compliments the fresh dill.

    Thick cut bacon: adds a smoky flavor and the crisp cooked meat and fat add texture.

    Grape tomatoes: for topping the potato salad.

    Freshly ground black pepper: adds the best flavor!

    Ingredients for Red white and blue potato salad recipe.

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water, adding 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the potatoes to a boil over medium high heat and bring to a boil.
    2. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium low, and cook for 10 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender.
    3. Transfer cooked potatoes to a large bowl and cool completely before assembling salad.
    4. Toss vinegar with cooled, diced potatoes.
    5. Add bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, onion, and 5 slices of chopped bacon.
    6. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine. Set aside.
    7. In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and fresh dill.
    8. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and stir to coat.
    9. Top with grape tomatoes, the remaining bacon, and fresh dill sprigs.
    10. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

    🥄 Equipment

    Large bowl with lid

    Small bowl

    Measuring spoons

    Measuring cups

    Wooden spoon

    Hand whisk

    Potato salad ingredients in a blue bowl without the dressing.

    🥫Storage

    Refrigerate: store leftover potato salad in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.

    📖 Variations

    • Use any combination of potatoes you have on hand. All white potatoes, red potatoes, or blue potatoes will work in this recipe.
    • Substitute the fresh dill with chopped parsley or green onions.
    • Stir in 1 cup of blue cheese crumbles.
    Mayonnaise dressing on top of salad  salad Ingredients in a blue bowl.

    💭 Tips

    • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender enough to pierce with a fork without falling apart.
    • Cook potatoes ahead of time and store in the fridge so they are well chilled when ready to assemble the salad.
    • To lower the amount of fat in this recipe, feel free to use a reduced fat mayo and sour cream.

    🙋 FAQ's

    How much potato salad is a serving size?

    Typically, ½ cup of potato salad is equal to one serving.

    Is potato salad gluten free?

    Potato salad is generally gluten free, check the labels on the mayonnaise and any other ingredients using in the salad to ensure it is gluten free.

    📚 Related Recipes

    Dill fans will love this Dill Pickle Pasta Salad.

    This Classic Potato Salad Recipe is another great picnic side dish.

    Dill Pickle Meatloaf has all the flavors of a cheeseburger in one loaf.

    Try this Dill Pickle Martini aka the Dirty Pickle!

    Bacon Wrapped Potato Wedges make a delicious side or appetizer.

    Red, White, and Blueberry Pie Recipe is a great recipe to keep up the patriotic theme!

    🍽 Serve with…

    Serve this Red White and Blue Potato Salad as a side dish to Firemen's Field Day Chicken or Air Fried Hamburgers. It also is a great side dish to this Barbeque Bacon Cheeseburger.

    Overhead view of a serving of red white and blue potato salad on a black plate with lettuce beneath the salad. Jalapeno and grape tomato sitting at bottom of plate.

    🏫 The last word

    Red potatoes have a red skin and are white on the inside. They are high in Vitamin C, A, and D and are high in fiber. They are smooth and creamy with a subtle sweet flavor.

    White potatoes are the most common and have a slightly creamy, dense texture. They are high in fiber and protein and are packed with vitamins.

    Blue potatoes have a purple skin and are also purple inside. The color is vibrant before cooking and tones down some once cooked. They are high in vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, and have a texture similar to the Russet potato.

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    📖 Recipe

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    Red White and Blue Potato Salad

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    A delicious potato salad made with red, white, and blue potatoes with a sour cream and mayonnaise based dill dressing and studded with crispy bacon. This potato salad recipe makes the perfect side dish for Memorial Day or July 4th picnics and summer barbecues.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Cooling time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 317 kcal

    Equipment

    • mixing bowls
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups
    • Wooden spoon
    • Hand whisk

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1½ pound Red white and blue potatoes White, & Blue Potatoes
    • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
    • ⅓ cup finely diced red bell pepper
    • ⅓ cup finely diced green bell pepper
    • 1 small jalapeno pepper , finely diced
    • 2 tablespoons diced red onion
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
    • ¾ cup mayonnaise
    • ¾ cup sour cream
    • 8 slices crisp cooked bacon , crumbled
    • 1 cup grape tomatoes
    • Salt and black pepper , to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water, adding 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the potatoes to a boil over medium high heat.
    • Reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender. Transfer cooked potatoes to a large bowl and cool completely before assembling salad.
    • Toss vinegar with cooled, diced potatoes. Add peppers, onion and 5 slices of bacon. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine. Set aside.
    • In a separate small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and fresh dill. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and stir to coat. Top with grape tomatoes and the remaining bacon. Refrigerate until serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 317mgPotassium: 445mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 399IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Patriotic Potato Salad, Red White and Blue Blue Potato Salad, Summer side dish
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    Comments

    1. Mary Ellen

      June 02, 2014 at 6:07 pm

      So pretty, love the red, white and blue potatoes!

      Reply
    2. aykut acar

      May 25, 2014 at 3:18 pm

      beautıful

      Reply
    3. vanillasugarblog

      May 17, 2014 at 4:39 pm

      oh shelby I only wish I could have a giant bowl of this, but I can't.
      maybe a bite? lol
      looks so GOOD!!
      how is my snugglebunny doing?

      Reply
      • honeyb

        May 18, 2014 at 9:25 am

        Your snugglebunny is the most adorable cuddly little love bug in the world. 😉 He's doing well!

        Reply
    4. Sherri Jo

      May 14, 2014 at 3:16 pm

      what a great idea for memorial day or the 4th of July! I love this!

      Reply
    5. bgall

      May 13, 2014 at 1:24 am

      this is so creative!!! love it. looks delicious and festive 🙂

      Reply
    6. Mary Ellen

      May 12, 2014 at 11:06 pm

      Great salad, love all the colored potatoes. I'd like to dig right in and have a bowl.

      Reply
    7. Jennifer Johnson

      May 12, 2014 at 10:36 pm

      How beautiful for a patriotic picnic!

      Reply
    8. Renee Paj

      May 12, 2014 at 1:46 pm

      This looks delicious and I love a good potato salad! The red,white and blue concept make it so festive!

      Reply
    9. Life Tastes Good

      May 12, 2014 at 12:28 pm

      What great colors!! I never thought to make a red, white, and blue potato salad! Great idea!! Sounds delicious too! You had me at potato but then I saw the bacon!! OMG!! Summer comfort food at its finest!

      Reply

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