Hold the Mayo: A Potato Salad Recipe That’s Perfect for Picnics

A successful potato salad depends on a few basic tenets—starting with the right potato.
Hold the Mayo: A Potato Salad Recipe That’s Perfect for Picnics
My grandmother’s salad was substantially swathed in mayo, while a German aunt crowned hers with crisped bacon and plenty of dill. My neighbor tosses in olives, tomatoes, and peppers for a light, bright Italian twist. Arkadiusz Fajer/Dreamstime/TNS
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Potato salad, a signature summer dish, is defined by its maker. My grandmother’s salad was substantially swathed in mayo, while a German aunt crowned hers with crisped bacon and plenty of dill. My neighbor tosses in olives, tomatoes, and peppers for a light, bright Italian twist.

It’s one of the easiest dishes to make, but success depends on a few basic tenets—starting with the right potato.

Beth Dooley, The Minnesota Star Tribune
Beth Dooley, The Minnesota Star Tribune
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From The Minnesota Star Tribune. Beth Dooley is the author of “The Perennial Kitchen.” Find her at BethDooleysKitchen.com. Copyright 2025 The Minnesota Star Tribune. Visit at StarTribune.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.