BABY POTATO SALAD WITH CRISPY BACON AND SHALLOTS.

Baby Potato Salad With Crispy Bacon and Shallots. image

Provided by Debi and Johnny

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 baby potatoes
6 shallots
6 -8 slices smoked bacon
3 garlic cloves
2 -3 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons basil pesto
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon light olive oil

Steps:

Place the potatoes in a saucepan and bring to the boil. simmer for 6 to 7 minuted until the potatoes are tender but yet not very soft. Strain and allow to cool.
Thinly slice the shallots and garlic. Cut the bacon into small pieces. Heat the oil in a pan/wok and fry the shallots, garlic and bacon until crispy. Allow the bacon to have a head start to allow it to become crispy and crunchy while frying. When the mixture is just about ready add the few sprigs of thyme and the cracked pepper. Allow this mixture to cool.
Slice the cool potatoes into quarters and add the cool bacon/shallots and garlic. Mix together and add the basil pesto to glaze all the ingredients.
Sprinkle the Parmesan on top and serve.
Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.5, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 9.3, Sodium 209.2, Carbohydrate 57.3, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 4, Protein 9.8