Picnic Potato Salad
Picnic Potato Salad: What comes to mind when you think of summer? Perhaps it’s lounging by the pool, taking a road trip with friends, or firing up the grill for your summer backyard barbecues. But for me, the ultimate summer activity is a classic picnic. And no picnic is complete without a side dish that has become synonymous with warm weather gatherings: mayo-free potato salad. Whether you’re at a family reunion or a beachside cookout, this tangy dish is a staple on every picnic blanket. Get ready to take your potato salad game to the next level and impress your fellow picnic-goers.
If you’re tired of the same old mayo potato salad recipe, then this is the salad for you! The perfect picnic salad with a vinegar base and full of herbs. Taking this salad to an outdoor event? No worries….this salad is mayonnaise FREE! Sprinkle pieces of bacon on top and knock this Picnic Potato Salad out of the park!
How to Make Picnic Potato Salad
This simple potato salad is best served at room temperature. Not a statement you usually hear associated with classic creamy potato salads. That’s why this Picnic Potato Salad is perfect! BEFORE SERVING set the salad on the counter for 30 minutes. The oil has become a little solidified and needs the time to become liquid again. Give the salad and stir and serve!
VINEGAR POTATO SALAD INGREDIENTS LIST-full printable recipe below in recipe card
- 3 pounds fingerling potatoes, cut into large pieces
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 teaspoons coarse-grained dijon mustard
- 1½ teaspoons granulated sugar
- 7 slices bacon, cooked and cut into pieces
- ½ cup chopped green onions
SUMMER POTATO SALAD INSTRUCTIONS
- Place cut potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water.
- Put a lid on the pot and boil until fork tender.
- While the potatoes are boiling make the dressing.
- In a medium jar add the oil, thyme, salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard and sugar.
- Shake to combine.
- Drain cooked potatoes; dump into a medium bowl.
- Pour mixture over HOT potatoes.
- Add bacon and onions; toss to coat.
- BEST IF SERVED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
How to Make Red, White, and Blue Potato Salad
Transform this easy to make potato salad recipe into the star of your Memorial Day or 4th of July celebration. You can usually find bags or red, white, and blue mini potatoes. If not, make your own combination with three bags of mini potatoes (red potatoes, white potatoes, and blue potatoes).
HOW TO STORE AND SERVE THIS DELICIOUS POTATO SALAD RECIPE
STORAGE: It’s best to store the potato salad in an airtight container, placed in the refrigerator.
HOW TO SERVE THE BEST POTATO SALAD: Because the salad has a oil base, it will become somewhat solidified in the refrigerator. I recommend letting the salad sit out at room temperature at least 30 minutes BEFORE SERVING.
GERMAN POTATO SALAD ALTERATIONS
This easy potato salad has fresh herbs (thyme). There are other options to making a good potato salad. Like adding classic fresh dill. Look below for some of my ideas. NOTE: The items listed below are for more of a traditional potato salad.
- CHOPPED RED ONION
- FRESH DILL
- YUKON GOLD POTATOES, NEW POTATOES, RUSSET POTATOES
- APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
- HARD-BOILED EGGS
- WHITE WINE VINEGAR
- YELLOW MUSTARD
- PICKLE RELISH
- SOUR CREAM
MORE SUMMERTIME SALAD RECIPES WITHOUT MAYONNAISE
Below are a few of my favorite summer salad recipes. Click here for all the recipes→SALADS
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In conclusion, potato salad is more than just a side dish at a picnic; it is a culinary staple that has been passed down through generations. With its endless variations and potential for creativity, it has the power to bring people together and create memorable moments. From the importance of selecting the right potatoes to the perfect balance of flavors. Grab a bowl of picnic potato salad and make some memories. And as you dig into its delicious goodness, remember that the possibilities are endless and the adventure of taste is never over. Happy Summer!🌞Sheryl
Picnic Potato Salad
The perfect picnic salad with a vinegar base and full of herbs. Taking this salad to an outdoor event? No worries....this salad is mayonnaise FREE!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds fingerling potatoes, cut into large pieces
- ½ cup olive oil
- 3 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 teaspoons coarse-grained mustard
- 1½ teaspoons granulated sugar
- 7 slices bacon, cooked and cut into pieces
- ½ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Place cut potatoes in a large pot and cover with water.
- Put a lid on the pot and boil until fork tender.
- While the potatoes are boiling make the dressing.
- In a medium jar add the oil, thyme, salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard and sugar.
- Shake to combine.
- Drain cooked potatoes; dump into a medium bowl.
- Pour mixture over HOT potatoes.
- Add bacon and onions; toss to coat.
HOW TO STORE AND SERVE THIS DELICIOUS POTATO SALAD RECIPE
STORAGE: It's best to store the potato salad in an airtight container, placed in the refrigerator.
HOW TO SERVE THE BEST POTATO SALAD: Because the salad has a oil base, it will become somewhat solidified in the refrigerator. I recommend letting the salad sit out at room temperature at least 30 minutes BEFORE SERVING.
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Sheryl, I absolutely love how this potato salad looks and sounds – such a great change on the usual mayo based salads and perfect for a picnic! Thanks for sharing your recipe and pinned – have a fabulous day!
Sheryl, I think my dad used to make a potato salad similar to this! It is the perfect picnic salad since it is best served room temperature. I’m going to have to try this!
Growing up, I refused to eat Potato Salad. I had no idea what I was missing. Now, potato salad is one of my favorite Summer side dishes! I love that this doesn’t have a mayo base!
This sounds delicious! I love the mustard vinaigrette dressing and fresh herbs….can’t wait to give this a try!
What a fun twist on potato salad! I can’t wait to give it a try at my next picnic. 🙂
Thanks Lisa, it’s the prefect recipe for people who don’t like mayo. 🙂
What do we do with the 1/2 of olive oil?? It’s part of the ingredients but you never say add???
Hi Angela, You add it with the other ingredients into the jar.
Is there an alternative option, instead of using a dutch oven?
Hi Lindsay, A Dutch oven is another name for a large pot.
I made this recipe as closely as I could for ingredients on hand. It is delicious! Almost better a day or two later as I made 10 lbs of potatoes for a crowd. Today as I re-read the recipe I realized the bacon and onions had been forgotten. Still flavorful, subtle and delicious. Thank you.
Awww man…..you forgot the two best ingredients. Hahaha……I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe Pat.