Memorial Day Potato Salad Bacon (Print Version)

Crisp bacon, fresh dill and tangy Dijon-mayo dressing tossed with tender Yukon Gold potatoes—chill before serving.

# 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
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 granulated sugar
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

12 - Extra dill sprigs (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold salted water, bring to a boil, then simmer 12–15 minutes until just tender; drain and let cool briefly.
02 - While the potatoes cook, fry the bacon in a skillet until crisp; transfer to paper towels to drain and crumble when cool enough to handle.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
04 - Add the warm potatoes to the dressing along with diced celery, red onion, chopped dill, and half of the crumbled bacon; fold gently to coat evenly without breaking the potatoes.
05 - Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed, adding a little more vinegar or mustard if greater tang is desired.
06 - Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop; longer chilling improves depth of flavor.
07 - Just before serving, scatter the remaining crumbled bacon and extra dill over the salad; serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The bacon-and-dill pairing will make you the talk of the barbecue in the best way possible.
  • Chilling it in advance means you’re free to actually enjoy the party—no last-minute kitchen panic.
02 -
  • I once rushed the cooling step for the potatoes, only to end up with watery dressing—let them steam dry for a few minutes after draining.
  • Chilling the whole salad at least half an hour makes the flavors come alive in a way you really shouldn’t miss.
03 -
  • Letting the potatoes cool just until warm before dressing prevents your salad from turning gummy or mushy.
  • A dash of extra cider vinegar just before serving brightens up any leftovers.
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