Kurt's Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Kurt's Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 medium red potatoes, boiled with skin, peeled when cool; 3 ounces garlic ring sausage, diced (see note); 2 slices bacon, thick cut (drain well); 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped; 2 medium dill pickles, drained and minced; 2 tablespoons onions, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced; 1 tablespoon chives, chopped or 1 tablespoon green onion; ⅔ cup mayonnaise, plus more if needed; ⅓ cup Miracle Whip, pluse more if needed (see note)

Servings: persons

8 medium red potatoes, boiled with skin, peeled when cool
3 ounces garlic ring sausage, diced (see note)
2 slices bacon, thick cut (drain well)
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2 medium dill pickles, drained and minced
2 tablespoons onions, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1 tablespoon chives, chopped or 1 tablespoon green onion
⅔ cup mayonnaise, plus more if needed
⅓ cup Miracle Whip, pluse more if needed (see note)

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In a large bowl, mix everything together except mayonnaise and Miracle Whip.
2
Add the mayo and Miracle Whip.
3
Taste for seasonings.
4
If you want salad moister, add the mayo and Miracle Whip using the same 2:1 proportions.
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Chill the salad for several hours (or up to 3 days), but bring back to room temperature before serving.
6
It tastes better.
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NOTES: Garlic ring sausage is also Kielbassa Sausage.
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If unable to find substitute salami and add a cloved of minced garlic.
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Miracle Whip is VERY IMPORTANT.
10
The recipe needs it because salad dressing has sugar and vinegar in it and provides just the right combination of mayo mix.
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I know people may not like Miracle Whip but please, just this once.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 medium red potatoes, boiled with skin, peeled when cool, 3 ounces garlic ring sausage, diced (see note), 2 slices bacon, thick cut (drain well), 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Kurt's Potato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kurt's Potato Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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