Memorial Day Potato Salad (Printable)

Crispy bacon, fresh dill and Yukon Gold potatoes in a tangy Dijon-mayo dressing—great for picnics and barbecues.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 lb Yukon Gold or red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 3 celery stalks, diced (about 3/4 cup)
03 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
04 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped

→ Meats

05 - 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled

→ Dressing

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

→ Garnish

11 - Extra dill sprigs (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Place cubed potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water and 1 tsp salt, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook 12–15 minutes until just tender; drain in a colander and allow to cool slightly.
02 - While potatoes cook, heat a skillet over medium heat and fry bacon until crisp; transfer to paper towels to drain and crumble when cool.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth and balanced.
04 - Add warm potatoes to the dressing along with diced celery, chopped red onion, chopped dill, and half of the crumbled bacon; fold gently with a spatula to coat evenly without breaking the potatoes.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper or vinegar as needed to achieve a bright, slightly tangy flavor.
06 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld; chilling also firms the texture for cleaner portions.
07 - Just before serving, sprinkle remaining crumbled bacon and extra dill over the salad; serve cold or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • That combination of smoky bacon and fresh dill is the kind of thing you’ll remember long after the party’s over.
  • The creamy, tangy dressing somehow makes every forkful taste different and a little bit addictive.
02 -
  • If you mix the potatoes when they’re too hot, the salad turns gluey instead of creamy.
  • Sneaking in a tiny splash of vinegar at the end made the flavors truly pop the first time I tried it.
03 -
  • If the dressing seems too thick, loosen it with a spoonful of potato cooking water—works wonders.
  • A touch more vinegar or a squeeze of lemon brightens up leftovers and keeps them from tasting flat.
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