Cobb Potato Salad

Potato salad is one of the staples of any BBQ. If you want a great salad that you may not have thought to try out before, try the perfect blend of a summer Cobb Salad and a potato salad that only takes a few minutes to make. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or meal prep, this dish works as both a side or a main course. It’s a great way to turn simple ingredients into something that feels complete, satisfying, and a little elevated!

The family will love and ask for it over again! With tons of textures and flavors, this is a great potato salad for potlucks or BBQs.

How to make Cobb Potato Salad

Ingredients

• 3 pounds red potatoes
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups mayo
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup tomatoes
• 1/2 avocado, diced
• 1 cup bacon, fried and diced
• 1 cup turkey breast or chicken breast, cooked and cubed
• 1 cup hard-boiled eggs, peeled and diced
• 1 cup avocado, cubed
• 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbles
• 2 tablespoons scallions, diced (for garnish)

Directions

1. Wash potatoes and leave skins on- cube into small equal cubes.
2. In a large pot of water cook, potatoes until soft, not mushy. Drain and add to a large mixing bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, mix mayo, sugar, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Gently toss the dressing with the potatoes.
5. Fold in diced red onions. Gently add salad to a clean bowl for a cleaner presentation. Chill while preparing toppings. Note: Sometimes I like adding about 1/4 cup of fresh chopped parsley to the mayonnaise mixture.
6. Prepare the toppings.
7. Remove salad from the fridge and layer toppings accordingly from the order listed above (or to your preference). Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes:

Make sure not to overcook potatoes. Potatoes should be soft but not mushy to point of falling apart. The salad can be made the day before, adding toppings the next day. Stir well before adding toppings.

Leftovers will keep for 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.