My family is invited to a lot of picnics or backyard gatherings during the summer months. We make these family gatherings fun by trying out new recipes. I found a Weight Watcher potato salad recipe that I think is a real winner. My family thinks that it is a great looking dish and it also tastes delicious.
CONFETTI POTATO SALAD
Ingredients
3 pounds red potatoes, cubed
6 slices turkey bacon
1/2 cup reduced calorie mayonnaise
4 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
4 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 Tsp. salt
1/2 Tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 cup scallions, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the cubed potatoes and a pinch of salt and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender. toes in a large saucepan and pour in enough water to cover them. Heat on high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
Cook bacon in a hot skillet or in the microwave until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Break bacon into small pieces.
Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, parsley, and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Transfer cut potatoes to a large bowl. Add bacon and scallions. Add dressing mix and toss until well coated.
Makes 8 (3/4 cup) servings.
Weight Watcher Points Value 4
Variations
You can make this potato salad even more colorful by substituting chopped red onions for the scallions. For an even crunchier potato salad, add 1/2 to 1 cup of chopped celery.
I made this potato salad for a covered dish luncheon a few weeks ago. It was a great success and several people asked me for the recipe.