Memorial Day Potato Salad (Print Version)

Creamy potato salad with crisp bacon, fresh dill and tangy mustard-vinegar dressing—great for picnics and barbecues.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 pounds (900 g) Yukon Gold or red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 3 celery stalks, diced
03 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

→ Meats

05 - 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled

→ Dressing

06 - 3/4 cup mayonnaise
07 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon sugar
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - Extra dill sprigs (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold, salted water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 12–15 minutes, or until just tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
02 - While potatoes cook, cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Remove, drain on paper towels, and crumble.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
04 - Add the warm potatoes, celery, red onion, dill, and half of the crumbled bacon to the dressing. Mix gently to coat evenly.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Chill the potato salad for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
07 - Just before serving, sprinkle the remaining bacon and extra dill on top. Serve cold or at room temperature.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • This salad&aposs lively crunch and tangy dressing make it mysteriously irresistible—and guests always ask for seconds.
  • It keeps beautifully chilled for hours, so you can actually enjoy the picnic instead of worrying about last-minute prep.
02 -
  • I once forgot to salt the potato-cooking water and no amount of dressing could quite make up for the lack of flavor—learn from my blunder.
  • Mixing while the potatoes are still warm helps them soak up all the savory tang of the dressing, so don&apost wait for them to get cold.
03 -
  • Don't cut potatoes too small—they'll fall apart when mixed, and you want creamy chunks not mush.
  • The secret to a tangy, balanced salad is tasting the dressing before you commit—adjust vinegar or mustard for that Goldilocks moment.
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