Side dishe for 10
Red Potato Salad with bacon
Red potatoes, bacon, peas, and a basil pesto dressing combine for a creamy salad with fresh herbs and Parmesan.
Typical price
$6.76for 4 servings
$1.69 per serving$6.76 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: carlsbadcravings.com
- 65 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeBudgetSide dishesLunchesSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 3 lb | $2.97Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 1 | $6.49Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.50Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 1.25 | $1.68Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $1.44Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.19Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.90 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 lb red potatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp each salt
- 12 oz thick-cut bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup frozen petite peas
- 1/2 cup raw unsalted pine nuts
- 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh dill
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano reggiano
- 2 1/2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
Steps
- Cut the potatoes into chunks and boil them in salted water for 15 minutes, until tender.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 10 minutes, then crumble it.
- Boil the peas in water for 3 minutes, then drain them.
- Blend the basil, dill, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, yogurt, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool for 10 minutes.
- Toss the potatoes with the dressing, bacon, peas, and red onion.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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