Herby Potato Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

  5.0 – 1 reviews  • Bacon Recipes
Level: Easy
Total: 40 min
Active: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  1. 2 pounds small red potatoes, halved
  2. Kosher salt
  3. 6 strips bacon, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  4. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  5. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  6. 1/2 red onion, diced
  7. 3/4 cup champagne vinegar
  8. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  9. 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  10. 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
  11. 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chervil
  12. 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
  13. 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  14. 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon

Instructions

  1. Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with 2 inches water. Generously season the water with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. While the potatoes cook, place the bacon in a cold skillet and turn to medium-low heat. Add the olive oil and thyme to the pan. Saute the bacon and thyme until just starting to crisp, about 7 minutes; we want to render the bacon slowly. Once the bacon has rendered some of its fat, add the onions to the bacon and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the vinegar, butter and mustard.
  3. Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and add immediately to the pan with the sauteed bacon. Stir to coat, adjusting the seasoning, if necessary. Add the remaining fresh herbs, toss and serve.
  4. This salad can be served warm or at room temperature.
  5. Cook’s Note: Adding the potatoes while they are still warm will help them to soak up the flavors of the vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 280
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Carbohydrates 26 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 3 g
Protein 7 g
Cholesterol 24 mg
Sodium 544 mg

Reviews

Matthew Decker
I made this for my mom with a few alterations. She wanted the recipe and I told her what I used. She said she’s going to make it… My mom is a terrible cook! I switches the champagne vinegar for red wine vinegar and dried thyme instead of fresh. I couldn’t find chervil at my local market so I omitted it.

 

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