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Best Potato Salad

June 28, 2018 Updated: July 27, 2018 By Girl Heart Food 32 Comments

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Looking for an awesome salad to bring to a summer bbq?  Look no further!  This is the best potato salad recipe (if you ask me!) Chunks of baby red potato are mixed with loads of crispy bacon, crunchy pickle, cheese, chopped egg and a few other ingredients. This deliciousness is then tossed in a creamy mixture made with mayo, Dijon mustard, cider vinegar and dill.  Sounds good, right? This potato salad will disappear fast!

Overhead shot of a dish of chunky potato salad garnished with bacon and green onion.

The Best Potato Salad = Simple, Tasty Ingredients

What makes for the best potato salad? Simple, tasty ingredients.  Nothing complicated and I like that. This chunky potato salad is like a classic potato salad amped up.  It has a few extra ingredients than you may normally find, but nothing complicated and probably ingredients you already have on hand. I always say that good food doesn’t have to be complicated, just tasty.  Once you make this easy potato salad recipe, there’s no going back – it’ll be your go-to!

Ingredients to make the best potato salad recipe on a wooden board.

What’s the Best Type of Potato for Potato Salad?

I love to use red baby potatoes for homemade potato salad.  They have thin skins and are not too starchy.  And because they are thin-skinned, I always love to leave the skin on (actually, usually for all potato recipes I do that).  I enjoy the little bit of texture its gives.  Just make sure the potatoes are scrubbed clean and picked over before using.

Another reason why I love using baby red potatoes in this salad is because when they are boiled, they retain their shape well, which is exactly what you want when making a chunky potato salad. Nobody want mushy, broken up tatos, do they? Red potato salad – yep!  That’s the way to go!

A bowl of little baby red potatoes.

Though I am using ‘baby’ red potatoes in this potato salad, I do cut some of them, depending on their size.  Like with any produce, there are variations in size, with some potatoes being smaller or larger.  The larger ones I cut into chunks, the itsy bitsy ones, I left whole.  Just make sure that they are bite-sized and all about the same so that when the potatoes cook, they cook evenly.

Chopped baby red potatoes in a pot of cold water.

Steps to Making this Chunky Potato Salad Recipe

  • Boil clean, cut, red baby potatoes. Drain, rinse, dry.
  • Boil eggs.
  • Cook bacon until crisp. Remove excess grease
  • Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle over dill infused dressing and stir to combine.
  • Garnish with extra bacon and green onion, if desired.
  • Dig in!

Ingredients for chunky potato salad in a bowl not yet mixed together.

Tips for Making this the BEST Potato Salad

  • Red baby potatoes are the best choice in this salad.
  • If you can’t find or don’t have baby potatoes, no worries!  Just use the regular sized ones and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Don’t overcook your potatoes.  Start with a pot of cold water, add potatoes, bring to a boil, salt and cook for 8-10 minutes or until fork tender.  If they are overcooked, it will be too mushy and nobody wants that!
  • After the potatoes are cooked, I always drain and rinse with cold water.  I then place on a tea towel lined baking sheet and allow the potatoes to dry out a little before adding the rest of the salad ingredients and dressing.
  • If you want your potato salad less or more ‘wet’ from the dressing, then simply omit or add mayo, about a tablespoon or so at a time until you’ve reached your desired consistency. It’s always easier to add than to take away.
  • I always like to reserve a little bacon and green onion for garnish to give this potato salad a pop of colour.
  • Want this potato salad to be straight up vegetarian?  Just omit the bacon.
  • I made this salad the day before a family get together and it tasted just as good the next day as it did the day of.  Like with any potato salad recipe, try to enjoy within a day or two….though, I don’t think that will be a problem  – after all, this is the best potato salad recipe 😉

A photo collage of the mayo mixture for potato salad and then pouring it over the salad.

Next time when you’re asked to take a dish to a pot luck or bbq this chunky, creamy potato salad recipe will be your go-to.  I know it’s mine!

An overhead close up shot of chunky potato salad garnished with green onion and bacon.

Don’t ya just want to grab that lil’ tato from your screen?

A fork holding up a chunk of potato with bacon and green onion from a potato salad.

Looking for Easy BBQ Recipes to go with this Potato Salad Recipe? Check these out –

  • Ultimate Cheeseburger
  • Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs

Hope you try this chunky potato salad this summer!  It’s really good! I’m kinda hopin’ you guys will think it’s the best potato salad you ever put in your pie hole too 😉

To all my fellow Canadian friends who will  be celebrating Canada Day on July 1st, HAPPY CANADA DAY!!! Hope it’s filled with fun, friends and good eats!

Until next time, take care and chit chat again soon 🙂

~Dawn

An overhead shot of chunky potato salad alongside some red baby potatoes.
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5 from 10 votes

Best Potato Salad

Looking for an awesome salad to bring to a summer bbq party?  Look no further!  This one is the best potato salad, if you ask me! Chunks of baby red potato are mixed with loads of crispy bacon, crunchy pickle, cheese, chopped egg and a few other ingredients. This deliciousness is then tossed in a creamy mixture made with mayo, Dijon mustard, cider vinegar and dill. So good!
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Canadian
Keyword bbq side dish, chunky potato salad, picnic recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 side servings
Calories 351kcal
Author Girl Heart Food

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs baby red potatoes -scrubbed clean and cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 2 eggs -roughly chopped
  • 6 oz bacon -few slices. Reserve a little for garnish (optional)
  • 1/2 cup pickle -chopped
  • 1/2 cup cheese -cut into small cubes (I used marble)
  • 3-4 stalks green onion -chopped, plus a little for garnish (optional)
  • 2/3 cup light mayo
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 3/4 tsp salt -plus more for water when boiling potatoes
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • In a medium pot, fill with cold water.  Add potatoes.  Bring to a boil, season water with salt (about 1/2 tsp). Cover with lid slightly ajar and cook 8-10 minutes, or until potatoes are just fork tender.  Drain, rinse with a little cold water and drain again. Place on a tea towel lined bacon sheet to dry out a little.
    Note - you can cook eggs with the potatoes if you wish. Otherwise cook them separately until they are hard boiled.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon on a sheet pan (in 375F oven) and bake 15-20 minutes until crispy. Drain on brown paper towel.
  • Place cooked potatoes in a large bowl.  Add cooked chopped eggs, crumbled bacon, pickle, cheese and green onion.   If desired, reserve a little green onion and bacon for garnish (optional). 
  • Mix together mayo, Dijon mustard, cider vinegar, dill, salt, pepper, cayenne, onion and garlic powder.  Pour over potato mixture and mix to combine.  Garnish with green onion and bacon, if desired.  Enjoy!
Tried this recipe? That's awesome!Mention @dawn.girlheartfood or tag #girlheartfood!

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 933mg | Potassium: 815mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 6.7% | Vitamin C: 17.1% | Calcium: 10.6% | Iron: 10.4%

A photo collage of chunky potato salad - one of an overhead shot and one of a forkful of salad.

Looking for an awesome salad to bring to a summer bbq?  Look no further! Chunks of red potato are mixed with loads of crispy bacon, crunchy pickle, cheese, chopped egg and a few other ingredients. It's then tossed in a creamy dill mixture. So good! #bestpotatosalad #picnicrecipe #bbqside #potatosalad #chunkypotatosalad

Filed Under: Favourite Recipes, Salads, Sides Tagged With: bbq recipe, picnic recipe, potato salad, side salad

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Comments

  1. Karen (Back Road Journal)

    July 9, 2018 at 1:48 pm

    I can’t have barbecue without having potato salad and yours sounds terrific. It reminds me of a loaded baked potato.

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 15, 2018 at 11:09 am

      I know what ya mean! Thank you Karen 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jeff the Chef

    July 4, 2018 at 11:11 pm

    I have to say that whenever I see “the best X ever,” I usually think, uh huh. But wow, this does look like the best potato salad ever! I love eggs in potato salad. But BACON? Yes, please! And pickles, and cheese … I’ve never had a potato salad with all those things, and now I have to have it!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 5, 2018 at 3:41 pm

      Hahaha – understandable 😉 Thanks so much, Jeff!! It really is quite tasty…hope you get a chance to try this one out!

      Reply
  3. Denise from Urb'n'Spice

    July 4, 2018 at 11:07 pm

    There is nothing better than a good potato salad and your version looks wonderful, Dawn! I like the idea of the dill-infused dressing (dill is a must in potato salad, in my opinion). I agree with your thoughts on using the tiny red-skinned potatoes – they have so much flavour. I cannot wait to try your recipe. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 5, 2018 at 3:41 pm

      Thank you so much, Denise! Dill definitely adds a lot of flavour, doesn’t it?? Hope you enjoy this one as much as we do! Have a great upcoming weekend 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jessica

    July 3, 2018 at 6:45 pm

    Mmm, LOVE potato salad in the summertime! I especially love the addition of dill pickles – my absolutely fav!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 4, 2018 at 2:14 pm

      Me too! Thank you Jessica! They really add a nice crunch, don’t they 😉 ?

      Reply
  5. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking

    July 2, 2018 at 4:23 pm

    Potato salads are always a must at BBQs! I usually make a mashed version loaded with mayo and coleslaw dressing because that’s what the family likes! But I love this chunky version. I can’t eat mayo, but I would love to try this recipe with sour cream or greek yogurt!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 4, 2018 at 2:12 pm

      Totally!! Thanks Leanne! That would work lovely too 🙂

      Reply
  6. Sarah

    June 29, 2018 at 7:51 pm

    Oh my goodness.. the hubs devours potato salad, and I’ve never actually made it! I need to make him a batch of yours- it looks so much better than store-bought!

    Reply
  7. Kevin O'Leary

    June 29, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    I could eat the entire bowl myself. Perfect for the holiday!

    Reply
  8. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers

    June 29, 2018 at 9:12 am

    Loving this loaded potato salad! All my favourite things in one bowl 🙂 Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 4, 2018 at 2:06 pm

      Thank you so much Jennifer 🙂

      Reply
  9. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

    June 28, 2018 at 11:19 pm

    Nah….this doesn’t sound good….it sounds GREAT!!! I love the bacon and the crunchy pickle! Yummers! This would be absolutely perfect for summertime barbecues! Nicely done!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 4, 2018 at 2:01 pm

      Woo hoo!! Thanks so much, Kathy!!

      Reply
  10. Ben|Havocinthekitchen

    June 28, 2018 at 10:43 pm

    I normally avoid potato salads dressed in mayonnaise, but this version looks good! Besides, I do love the fact you used Dijon and vinegar here too. And the addition of cheese and bacon? Best potato salad indeed. Well done, Dawn!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 4, 2018 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks so much Ben! Appreciate the kind words 🙂

      Reply
  11. Shashi at SavorySpin

    June 28, 2018 at 10:41 pm

    Good Gawsh, Dawn! This looks so insanely good! I have a potato salad coming up on Monday so, can I trade you some of mine for some of yours! That mayo dressing makes those potatoes look so melty good – and bacon! I love bacon in a potato salad – but I don’t usually add eggs or pickle in mine – what a fun and deliciously tasty twist! So love the sound of this! Happy weekend to you and yours..and Happy Canada Day! xoxo

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 4, 2018 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks a million, Shashi! We are tato salad twinning 😉 XOXO

      Reply
  12. Milena

    June 28, 2018 at 9:15 pm

    I am ready to have this salad for my main course at dinner. Will need nothing else, perhaps a few extra bacon slices and I will be all set! Red potatoes are such a favorite of mine and you picked the perfect ones for a beautiful summer salad. So stoked about summer actually! Need to move to Hawaii or somewhere similar to enjoy it year round:)

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      July 4, 2018 at 2:00 pm

      Haha – I can’t blame ya 😉 It is really tasty! Thanks Milena!

      Reply
  13. Nicoletta @sugarlovespices

    June 28, 2018 at 7:31 pm

    Beautiful baby red potatoes, that you treat in an exquisite manner. Love this salad (well, minus the bacon for me, but hubby can have it double), So many intriguing flavors, so fresh and tasty, perfect for this season!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      June 28, 2018 at 8:26 pm

      Thanks a million, Nicoletta!!! You’re so kind! Hope you guys have a wonderful Canada Day weekend 🙂

      Reply
  14. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    June 28, 2018 at 5:32 pm

    Honestly Dawn, I wish I could just grab a scoopful of this potato salad right off my screen! I love the ingredients you’ve got going on in here! Cheese, bacon, pickles…count me in! Bet it goes fast!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      June 28, 2018 at 8:22 pm

      Well, that just made my day! Thank you so much, Mary Ann!! It really does go fast 😉 Happy weekend!

      Reply
  15. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

    June 28, 2018 at 10:59 am

    YES PLEASE! If you only knew how much I love potato salad. Seriously, I could make a meal out of that alone. Who am I kidding? I HAVE made a meal of it on many occasions. This looks sooo good, Dawn! And now I’m craving potatoes :). Happy weekend and happy Canada Day!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      June 28, 2018 at 8:21 pm

      You got it!! I love it too! Most times, I enjoy sides more than the actual main. Thank you Kelsie! Have a wonderful weekend too 🙂

      Reply
  16. [email protected]

    June 28, 2018 at 10:37 am

    I am always looking for an awesome salad to bring to summer BBQ’s and you have nailed it with this one! I have to admit – I never get enough of a good potato salad – and the bacon in here – oh man – that’s what I’m talking about! Happy weekend, my friend! XOXO

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      June 28, 2018 at 8:20 pm

      Yay!! Thank you Annie! Love to hear if you try this one out. It’s really yummy! Have a lovely weekend 🙂 XOXO

      Reply
  17. David @ Spiced

    June 28, 2018 at 9:16 am

    Oh man, a good potato salad is one of my favorite things about summer eats! And I agree with you about using red potatoes. I don’t put eggs in my version, but I might need to rethink that now…I do love hardboiled eggs in salads. I actually have to make a batch for a family picnic next week, so I might add eggs! Oh, and one tip that I picked up recently: try putting the chopped potatoes in a steamer basket. No more threat of overboiling! Just a fun little tip. Enjoy the weekend, and happy Canada Day!

    Reply
    • Girl Heart Food

      June 28, 2018 at 8:20 pm

      Mine too!! Great tip, David! Have to try that next time 😉 You have an awesome weekend too. Thanks so much!

      Reply

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