Grape Potato Salad for the 4th of July | ONEHOPE Wine

The 4th of July Wine & Food Pairing You Didn’t See Coming

What if we told you that the secret to leveling up your 4th of July spread… was a grape potato salad? Don’t scroll away. Trust us. 

This version of a summer staple is vibrant, creamy, and full of unexpected crunch and sweetness. And when paired with a crisp glass of Out of Office Gold Shimmer Sparkling Brut, it’s pure fireworks.

In this blog, we’ll break down the magic of this dish, why sparkling wine is the perfect match, and how to serve it like a pro this holiday.

Grape Potato Salad + Sparkling Wine = Fireworks

A creamy, classic potato salad is synonymous with summer. In this recipe, we wanted to take this summer barbecue staple and freshen it up a bit with an array of textures, flavors, and colors. The vegetables add some nice crunch, while the grapes add the perfect pop of sweetness to balance this dish out.

Why This Works

Pair your wholesome potato salad with our Out of Office Gold Shimmer Sparkling Brut. The bubbles and acidity in sparkling wine cut through the richness of the mayo and bacon while enhancing the brightness from lemon, dill, and crunchy veggies. It’s playful, it’s polished, and it totally slays your side dish game.

Grape Potato Salad Recipe

Serves: 6–8

Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds baby red potatoes, cubed
  
• 1 ½ pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes, cubed
  
• 8 strips cooked thick-cut bacon, chopped
  
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
  
• ¼ cup grainy mustard
  
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  
• Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
  
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill + extra for garnish
  
• 2 teaspoons salt
  
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  
• 4 celery ribs, sliced
  
• ½ cucumber, quartered and sliced
  
• 2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
  
• 2 cups red table grapes, halved

Instructions

1. Add potatoes to a large pot of water. Bring to a boil and cook for 20–30 minutes until fork tender. Drain and set aside.
   
2. In a large bowl, whisk mayo, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
   
3. Add potatoes, onion, celery, cucumber, tomatoes, grapes, and bacon. Toss to coat evenly.
   
4. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh dill.

Test Kitchen Tip:
Bake your bacon! Lay it on parchment-lined sheet trays and bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through for perfectly crispy results.

Serving Tips to Make It Shine

Chill the Sparkle

Sparkling brut is best served cold, about 40–45°F. Don’t forget to pop it in the fridge the night before, or give it a 30-minute ice bath if you’re short on time.

Garnish for Style Points

Right before serving, add a few extra sprigs of fresh dill on top. It brings brightness and a bit of finesse to the bowl.

Frozen Grape Hack

Freeze a handful of grapes and drop them into your wine glass to keep things cool without watering down the flavor.

Make the Bottle the Star

Our Gold Shimmer Sparkling Brut was made for centerpieces. Let it catch the light on your 4th of July tablescape or bar cart and give your celebration a little extra glow.

You didn’t expect grapes in your potato salad, and you definitely didn’t expect it to be this good. Paired with sparkling wine, it’s a match that surprises in all the right ways—bright, fresh, and worthy of your summer celebration.

So yes, grapes in potato salad. Trust us. Want to explore more creative grape recipes? Check out Food & Wine’s roundup of unexpected ways to cook with grapes.

Ready to wow your guests?
Grab a bottle of Out of Office Gold Shimmer Sparkling Brut before it sells out, and let this pairing be the unforgettable moment of your 4th of July.