Loaded Baked Potato Salad
During the summer, we tend to grill out practically every night that it isn’t raining!
We tend to eat a potato dish, green vegetable, and sometimes a salad with each meal.
One favorite, is Baked Potato Salad, and it’s great for potlucks or taking to barbecues too!
The best part is that it’s really easy to make, double (or more) if needed, and people always ask for the recipe, so I thought I’d share it here, so it’s easy to point them right to it.
This Loaded Baked Potato Salad Recipe has also become a hit as a side dish at many holiday gatherings, such as Easter Dinner, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Dinner, and Christmas Dinner.
It’s my go to Potato Salad Recipe for all occasions!
TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST LOADED BAKED POTATO SALAD:
- You can use your choice of potato, but I prefer Russet Baking Potatoes, because, well, it’s BAKED POTATO salad.
- Since the oven is already on, bake your bacon in the oven while you wait for the potatoes to cool down. Just place the bacon on an aluminum foil lined baking tray and cook at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes or until your desired crispness.
- You can substitute chives for the green onions (or leave them out altogether. I have weird allergies, I’m allergic to onions!)
- I use full fat sour cream in this recipe, BUT you can use low fat sour cream or even substitute non-fat Greek yogurt for that added tang.
- You can also add a bit of cream cheese for added twang.
Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Ingredients
- 2 lbs. Yukon Gold Potatoes (Any potato you have on hand will work fine)
- 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Green Onion, chopped
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- ½ Red Onion, chopped
- ½ lbs. Bacon, cooked crispy chopped
- Salt
- Black Pepper
Instructions
Cut the Potatoes into ½ inch cubes, boil until tender, 8-10 minutes.
Drain and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking process.
In a large bowl combine Greek Yogurt, Mayonnaise, Red Onion, ½ of the Shredded Cheese and ½ of the bacon.
Mix well.
Add the Potatoes to the mixture and stir until the Potatoes are evenly coated.
Add Salt and Pepper to taste.
Sprinkle the Green Onion and remaining Cheese and Bacon on top of the potato salad.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 410Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 752mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 19g

Laura says
Sounds delicious! Potato salad is so good!
Jerry Marquardt says
These nice Loaded Baked Potato Salad looks so delicious. What a flashback, because this I can barely wait to try this nice recipe out.
Heidi Robbins says
This looks amazing and perfect to bring to a summer picnic!
Maureen says
What a new and exciting side to have at a summer picnic or blockparty.
Debbie P says
This sounds so good. I am absolutely going to make this for the 4th of July.
Leela says
I love potatoes. This looks great.
Lori Dykes says
Yum! I am going to try this!!
Terri Quick says
I love potato salad & this one looks so good 🙂
Edye says
Great summer BBQ side dish recipe!
Deb Pelletier says
I love Potato salad this recipe is different. So I hope to try it some day. 🙂
Rita Wray says
Sounds delicious!
Margie says
Looks very tasty. Thanks.
Heidi c says
What a yummy variation on my usual go-to potato salad recipe. I will have to try this.
Jan Lee says
Looks great, wish I could eat loaded baked potatoes 🙂
Judy Cox says
This really looks good. This would be great for lunch time for hubby and me!!!
Calvin says
I like the addition or bacon and onion
Angela Saver says
This sounds delicous! I pinned it and can’t wait to make it for my family!
Sharon R Yarrell says
This looks like an easy recipe that I will try.
Karley Moore says
This looks fabulous! Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Elizabeth says
Love everything about this Loaded Baked Potato Salad! It’ll be on our table this Father’s Day! Thanks for sharing this recipe; it’s a keeper!
Lyndsey R. says
What a great summer side! I might change up the red onion for white as I’m not a huge red onion fan and maybe even add a little bit of celery! Either way, this sounds really good!
Jeanna Schirm Massman says
I think this would be a hit with my family. Having yogurt as one of the ingredients is a little different from what I’m used to.
Adriane says
Not a potoato salad fan, but that looks really good!
Sandra Watts says
What a great potato salad recipe. Gonna have to make this one soon.
Zoey says
This sounds like a great side dish for a summer BBQ.
Deborah W. says
I love this potato salad recipe. It looks really good and sounds very nutritious.
Jo-Ann Brightman says
I love using a potato to make an entire meal. .Loaded potatoes are delicious.
Terri Quick says
I love potato salad & this one looks yummy 🙂
Sara says
This salad looks yummy
Graceful Coffee says
This would be a great side at a BBQ!
pollylee says
Now this really got me interested because it sounds so delicious. Have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!
Erica D Ardali says
My wife would love this! pinning it for future use.
Julie Lundstrom says
This sounds really good and looks really good. I would like to try this.
ladymagnolia99 (Judy Cox) says
My husband would love these. I will have to fix him some for supper next week
Linda Manns Linneman says
This sounds so good. I love loaded potatoes. This sounds easy and will make a great summer side dish. Thank you so much for sharing
Michelle L says
Yum potato salad.
Amy Green says
I love it! What a fun way to update potato salad. It is so hard to find a fun side dish that’s just a plain, old salad. I plan on going all-out on mine by adding sliced black olives.
Sarah L says
I like all the flavors in this. Good for year round.
Charity Cram says
This looks delicious! I am a big fan of potato dishes!
molli taylor says
i love potato salad so much, one of my favorite foods.
Cynthia R says
I truely don’t understand people that don’t load up their potato, this looks like a potato I can enjoy!
Michelle Ayers says
That looks really good!
Charlotte says
I’ve never made potato salad but I do like bacon so I’ll try this.
Lindsay Giedosh says
I’m totally going to be making this asap! I’m drooling already, potatoes are my favorite and I’m always looking for new recipes
Cami v says
Looks so good. Perfect for football season. Thanks for the recipe.
Diana Scholz says
Wow…. this looks amazingly delicious!
Jill says
That looks yummy! Thank you for sharing!
Adrienne says
Yummy! I’m bookmarking to read more of your posts later. We love potato salad. I haven’t tried a Loaded Baked Potato Salad, yet. I have seen recipes for it. I’m sure hubby will be happy to help make it. (It’s one of his favorites!) ~Adrienne
Ayana Pitterson says
Now this is GREAT! I am definitely pinning this for later use. Thanks for the recipe.
Aimee says
My hubby loves potato salad, cheese, and bacon. This recipe sounds like it would be perfect for him!
Malorie says
That looks so yummy!!! Thanks for sharing:)
The Levantess says
I love potato salad. I’d leave off the bacon, but it seems like a versatile recipe 🙂
Debbie Thompson says
That looks absolutely mouth watering! Even though I typically eat a Paleo diet, potato salad is a must for me at least once in the summer 🙂 I’ll have to try yours – I’ve never used yogurt and I’ve never made my potato salad “loaded.”
Lindi Mogale says
Oh yumm my family loves potato salad so i will be trying this especially now in summer as we do more outdoor cooking
slysamblogs says
That looks tasty an decadent. No wonder it is a hit at potlucks.
Erica Brooks says
I love a good potato salad and this one looks delicious. I’ll have to try it.
Maria Magdalena says
The more colorful vegetables, the healthier they are! Your salad looks so healthy!
Natalie says
ooh, clever idea for potato salad! I am a fan of potato salad, it is perfect for the never ending hot weather I have here in Texas, lol.
Jere' says
You recipe and pictures look yummy. I’m following your on pinterest.
Jill says
Yum! This looks awesome!! Thanks for the recipe!
insightsbyapril says
I need this recipe in my life, absolutely drool worthy and not hard to pull off. I can see me using this for many a summer BBQ!
yosantana12 says
Oh wow! My husband made me print this up! He loves potato salad! We are always seeking new ways to make this. I will make this with him—minus the cheese for him—and I know we will be very happy. Thanks!
Kimberly Morris Gauthier says
If I were one of my dogs, I would have started drooling the moment I saw that picture of the loaded baked potato. I cut back on carbs only allowing 100 grams per day. But Thanksgiving is coming and that’s when I’m going nuts. I make the best mashed potatoes and this year, I’m loading them up!
Dena says
You had me at the first picture – This is what I am having for dinner tonight! Thanks!
Caitlin says
Oh, that looks so yummy!!! I have a dairy allergy but oh man…this makes me want to eat some in the worst way! The best way for everyone else! Maybe I’ll try to look for a way to try it with a couple substitutions! Yum. ENjoy! 🙂
kancell724 says
I really like loaded baked potatoes, this looks delicious.
Lana says
Love the combination of potatoes and yogurt. It’s so much lighter than when using just the mayo! The photo is very good, it makes me wanna go straight to the kitchen and start making the salad. I showed the photo to my son, and now he has it on his list for next weekend.
FitTriangleMom says
Yum, I love baked potatoes. This salad looks delicious.
dancinmoma says
Yum!!! Can’t wait to try this delicious recipe. 🙂 Thank you!
Val (@busymommaval) says
I also throw in a little bit of garlic when I make this. My daughter and I came up with something similar years ago when we got bored with regular potato salad. There’s no going wrong with the ingredients right? It goes amazing with grilled brauts by the way.
Shalama Jackson says
This looks good. I wish i could eat a regular baked potato right now.
sheismelrose says
I try not eat things with mayonnaise because is so fattening but potato salad is one thing I could never cut off.It is one of my favorite comfort foods in the world and this one looks like I should add on cheat day lol it looks so good I wish I can eat it now
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pamatiw says
That really looks delicious. This sounds pretty simple to make and I know would be a hit with my family. Might have to make this for Football Sunday this week.
Grace says
Looks tasty – a cross between baked potatoes and potato salad is ingenious. I’ve never used yogurt in a potato salad dressing, so I’ll have to try that out.
MessyJessyCreatesArt says
This sure looks yummy! I’m hungry now…
Reelika @Financially Wise On Heels says
This looks very very good! I love potatoes and this is a great recipe 🙂 Thanks! 🙂
April G says
I think I just found a little bit of heaven. I love a backed potato and a potato salad. Yum.
Carla A says
Good grief, that looks amazing! Thanks for posting it…now I’m hungry! 🙂
Kirsten @ Treat Yourself Sweeter says
Ohhhhh YUM and I love that this is made with yoghurt… I am obsessed with yoghurt. This is tempting me to have a BBQ for dinner… delish!
Jen says
Looks so colorful and tasty! It’s definitely going on my weekly recipe rotations!
Jacqulyn Munns says
I have never been a big fan of Potato Salad which seems odd because I love potatoes in almost every form. This sound great for the summer.
I make baked potato soup in the fall and winter and this will be a nice recipe to use for picnics and Bar B Que’s.
Thanks for including a picture. It’s always good to know what it should look like. 🙂
Jebbica says
What a colorful and delicious-looking salad! I love loaded baked potatoes, and I love potato salad, so this would be right up my alley. I would probably sub the mayo for sour cream and omit the red onions, but that is just my personal preference! I bet this is a hit at any cookout!
Tenacious Little Terrier says
We eat a lot of baked potatoes. This looks like it could be a new way to spice it up.
MonicaP says
This looks delish and most importantly ~ easy!
Monica.
brycerae says
Potato Salad is a favorite of mine. It’s also a goodie for myself because it’s something we have when we are having dinner with friends.
Bring in the summer !! BBQ season 🙂 ( Christmas in New Zealand )
Tori Perez says
My husband doesn’t like potato salad but I am going to try this and see if I can sell him on it! 🙂
MonicaP says
Fabulous and so easy! Gotta pin this!
Monica.
Zoe says
Yum!
We grill out too in summer and this would be a great alternative to a green salad!
sunny vegan-AmandaⓋ (@sunnyvegan) says
You can never go wrong with potato salad! Love how colorful the dish is too.
Anne says
THis looks so pretty! I love the idea of more yogurt and less mayonnaise. thank you for sharing!
shashi at runninsrilankan says
I like how you used Greek yogurt in this along with the mayo – and you can’t go wrong with a potato salad with bacon in it! Delish!
strongcalmsexy says
Very pretty and colorful recipe. This looks like good comfort food!
bbybrwneyez34 says
I can’t wait to try this,it looks delicious
Stephanie Phelps says
Yum I would love to make this for my family!