The Best Old-Fashioned Potato Salad Recipe

Name: The Best Old-Fashioned Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 3 lbs new potatoes (about 6 medium potatoes); 3 teaspoons salt; 6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced; 1/2 cup chopped scallion; 1/2 cup chopped dill pickle; 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 1/4 cup hot water; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; ripe olives (optional); parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 lb bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 lbs new potatoes (about 6 medium potatoes)
3 teaspoons salt
6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1/2 cup chopped scallion
1/2 cup chopped dill pickle
1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup hot water
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
ripe olives (optional)
parsley (optional)

1
In medium skillet, cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove to paper towels, reserve 1/2 cup drippings and set aside.
2
Scrub potatoes and place in large saucepan. Cover with water, add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to boil. Lower heat and boil gently until tender when pierced with fork, about 25 minutes, depending on size.
3
Drain, peel and cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Place in large bowl; add eggs, scallions, pickles, celery seed, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, garlic salt, mayonnaise and bacon. Toss gently until combined. At this point, mixture may be refrigerated, covered, overnight.
4
In small saucepan, heat reserved 1/2 cup bacon drippings, vinegar, hot water, sugar and mustard. Bring to boil, whisking constantly, and boil for 2 minutes. Pour over salad; toss gently. Serve warm or at room temperature.
5
If serving at room temperature, the salad may be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature 1 hour before serving.
6
Garnish with eggs cut in to sliced or wedges, bacon, olives and parsley, if desired.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, 3 lbs new potatoes (about 6 medium potatoes), 3 teaspoons salt, 6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced, and more.

Yes, The Best Old-Fashioned 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.

The Best Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

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