Fingerling Potato Salad with Bacon and Gorgonzola

Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Fingerling Potato Salad with Bacon and Gorgonzola
30 min.
4
284kcal

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Looking for a delightful side dish that will elevate your next meal? Look no further than this Fingerling Potato Salad with Bacon and Gorgonzola! This gluten-free recipe is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes—but it also packs a punch of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Imagine tender fingerling potatoes, perfectly cooked and tossed with crispy bacon, creamy light mayonnaise, and the rich, tangy notes of crumbled gorgonzola cheese. The addition of shallots adds a subtle sweetness, while a dash of cayenne pepper gives it a delightful kick. This salad is a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it an irresistible accompaniment to any main dish.

Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, a cozy family dinner, or simply looking to impress your guests, this potato salad is sure to be a hit. It's not just a side dish; it's a celebration of ingredients that come together beautifully. Plus, with only 284 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up this scrumptious Fingerling Potato Salad with Bacon and Gorgonzola. Your friends and family will be asking for seconds, and you might just find it becoming a staple at your gatherings!

Ingredients

  • lb fingerling potatoes cut in half lengthwise
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise light
  • slices bacon 
  • 0.5 cup gorgonzola crumbled
  • 0.3 cup shallots chopped
  • Dash ground pepper red (cayenne)
  • leaf flat parsley italian chopped for garnishing

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • pot

Directions

  1. In large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. Drain potatoes; cool to room temperature.
  3. Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp.
  4. Drain on paper towels; crumble.
  5. In large bowl, add potatoes, bacon, gorgonzola, shallots, and mayonnaise. Gently fold potato mixture to combine all ingredients.
  6. Season with salt and cayenne to taste—a little of both goes a long way.
  7. Garnish with parsley.
  8. Serve immediately or within two hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories284kcal
Protein11.93%
Fat53.61%
Carbs34.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
51.19
Glycemic Load
15.2
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
10.116087022035%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.54mg
Kaempferol
0.91mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:284.16kcal
14.21%
Fat:17.05g
26.24%
Saturated Fat:6.24g
39.02%
Carbohydrates:24.66g
8.22%
Net Carbohydrates:21.68g
7.88%
Sugar:2.79g
3.1%
Cholesterol:28.1mg
9.37%
Sodium:471.18mg
20.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.54g
17.08%
Vitamin C:23.87mg
28.94%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.44%
Potassium:614.19mg
17.55%
Phosphorus:162.87mg
16.29%
Vitamin K:16.76µg
15.96%
Fiber:2.98g
11.93%
Vitamin B3:2.26mg
11.31%
Manganese:0.22mg
11.13%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.08%
Selenium:7.48µg
10.68%
Calcium:96.26mg
9.63%
Magnesium:35.61mg
8.9%
Copper:0.15mg
7.72%
Vitamin B5:0.76mg
7.57%
Folate:29.41µg
7.35%
Zinc:1.04mg
6.93%
Iron:1.24mg
6.89%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.56%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.71%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.77%
Vitamin A:163.3IU
3.27%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.06%