Best Loaded Baked Potato Salad Recipe - How to Make Potato Salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. baby gold creamer potatoes, halved
• 1 tbsp. plus 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
• 6 oz. extra-thick cut bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces
• 1/2 c. sour cream
• 1/4 c. mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
• 3 scallions, sliced, green parts from 1 scallion reserved
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley, divided
• 3/4 c. shredded cheddar