Potato Salad

Summer Bacon Potato Salad

Use new potatoes when the new season is out for extra flavour!
3.75 from 20 votes
Course Main Course
Cuisine barbecue, BBQ, salad
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg baby potatoes
  • 150 g smoked bacon lardons
  • 3 shallots thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp sherry vinegar or other like cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chives chopped
  • 1 tbsp oregano chopped
  • Seasoning
  • fresh peas optional

Instructions
 

  • Boil the baby potatoes in a large saucepan with salted water for 15 -25 minutes until just tender. remove from the heat and set aside to cool for a few minutes still warm but to be able to handle the potatoes by hands.
  • in the meantime, Heat a frying pan over medium high heat and cook the smoked bacon lardons in a little oil for 2-3 minutes or until crispy.
  • add the shallots and garlic and saute a further minute or so until the shallots are softened.
  • add the vinegar and deglaze the pan . remove from the heat and add the oil to create a hot dressing. season with salt and pepper and stir to combine well. sprinkle the herbs at this stage too.
  • in a bowl, Slice the warm potatoes into rough chunks.
  • Drizzle the shallot and dressing mixture over and carefully shake the bowl.
  • This will help to soak the potatoes of the dressing.
  • check the seasoning and enjoy within a few or 2-3 days .
Keyword bacon, Barbecue, Kevin Dundon, potato, salad

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