No-Mayo Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Loaded Baked Potato Salad with NO Mayo is the perfect side dish for any meat. It has all the flavors of a loaded Baked Potato, yet does not have the fat of mayonnaise to weigh it down.

This is really delicious, filling and will change the way you think about Potato Salad. Instead of Mayo, this Loaded Baked Potato Salad uses a dressing made with Sour Cream, cheese, and bacon bits.

See, all the real flavors of a loaded Baked Potato. This salad is much easier to make and will be a surprise for those who have never tried this recipe. It is rich and creamy and pairs nicely with everything!

The best dish for picnics, barbecues, or potlucks. This will be a hit no matter what the celebration is.

I like to serve it as an entree with some crusty bread. Sure to be a hit!

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What makes this the best Potato Salad?

There are far fewer calories in this Potato Salad, it tastes great and has all the flavors of my favorite Loaded Baked Potato.

Are there any variations I can use?

Of course! Add it fresh herbs to give it a new spin. You can add red pepper flakes to give it heat. Toss in some dill, garlic, and salt and pepper to be sure it is seasoned perfectly. You could also add in diced celery and diced red onion to give it additional flavor and color.

How to serve No-Mayo Loaded Baked Potato Salad?

You can serve No-Mayo Loaded Baked Potato Salad as a side dish with grilled or roasted meats, as part of a picnic or potluck, or as a standalone meal with some crusty bread.

Ingredients:

• Gold potatoes
• Sour cream
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Bacon crumbled
• Chopped green onions
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil
• Garlic chives for garnishing

How to make No-Mayo Loaded Baked Potato Salad:

Step 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Step 2. Chop 3 pounds of gold potatoes into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.

Then drizzle them with olive oil. Toss them lightly to coat all sides of the potatoes in olive oil.

Step 4. Add salt and pepper to taste the potatoes.

Adding salt.

Adding pepper.

Step 5. Bake the potato pieces in the oven for 20 minutes until they are fork-tender and starting to brown.

Step 6. Remove the potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool completely.

Step 7. Place the cooled potatoes in a large mixing bowl, and add 1 ½ cups of sour cream. Stir carefully to combine well.

Step 8. Add in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 9. Pour in 12 pieces of crumbled bacon.

Step 10. Mix in ⅓ cup of chopped green onions.

Step 11. Serve chilled with chopped garlic chives sprinkled on top for garnish.

Now ready to enjoy!

No-Mayo Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

This No-Mayo Loaded Baked Potato Salad recipe is a delicious and hearty side dish perfect for any occasion, this salad is a great way to enjoy all the flavors of a loaded baked potato without all the calories.

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Ingredients 

• 3 lbs. Gold potatoes
• 1 ½ c. Sour cream
• 2 c. Shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 Pieces of bacon crumbled
• ⅓ c. Chopped green onions
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil
• Garlic chives for garnishing

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Chop 3 pounds of gold potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
• Place the potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer, and drizzle them with olive oil. Toss them lightly to coat all sides of the potatoes in the olive oil.
• Add salt and pepper to taste to the potatoes.
• Bake the potato pieces in the oven for 20 minutes until they are fork-tender and starting to brown.
• Remove the potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
• Place the cooled potatoes in a large mixing bowl, and add 1 ½ cups of sour cream. Stir carefully to combine well.
• Add in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
• Pour in 12 pieces of crumbled bacon.
• Mix in ⅓ cup of chopped green onions.
• Serve chilled with chopped garlic chives sprinkled on top for garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 542mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g

Author: Laura

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What is the best way to store this dish?

The No Mayo Loaded Baked Potato Salad can be placed into an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for 4 days.

Can I make this in advance?

Sure you can! Go ahead and prepare the potato mixture, place it in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 24 hours. The next day go ahead and mix in the Sour Cream dressing.

Can I freeze the No Mayo Loaded Baked Potato Salad?

You can make the potatoes and freeze them. However, I would avoid adding in the sour cream, green onions and bacon until just before serving.

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