Memorial Day Potato Salad (Printable)

Tender potatoes, dill and crisp bacon tossed in a tangy Dijon-mayo dressing; chill and serve at picnics or 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 Cook:

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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Dill and crispy bacon bring lively flavors that nudge this salad out of the ordinary picnic lineup.
  • The tangy dressing clings to warm potatoes for a bite that tastes even better after a little time in the fridge.
02 -
  • Adding hot potatoes straight to the dressing can make it greasy—let them cool just enough first.
  • The bacon loses its crunch if mixed in too soon, so reserve a good bit for topping last minute.
03 -
  • Boil the potatoes with a heavy pinch of salt to season them all the way through; bland potatoes are the enemy.
  • Taste as you go and don&apost be afraid of an extra splash of vinegar if the flavors need brightening—it brings everything together.
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