IRISH WARM POTATO SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING

Irish Warm Potato Salad with Bacon Dressing image

Provided by Robin DuPree

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lb small new potatoes
sprig of mint
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion
6 oz fatty bacon, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
1 small bunch of chives chopped
1 Tbsp wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1 Tbsp irish wholegrain mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Scrape or rub off the skins from the new potatoes, and cook in salted water with the mint for about 10 minutes, or until just tender. Drain and allow to cool a little, then turn into a salad bowl.
2. Heat the oil on a frying pan, then add the onion and cook gently until just softening. Add the diced bacon to the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes, until beginning to crisp.
3. Add the garlic and cook for another minute or so, and then add the chopped herbs, the vinegar, mustard, and seasoning to taste, remembering that the bacon may be salty.
4. Pour the dressing over the potatoes. Toss gently to mix, and serve warm.
5. Variations: Finely chopped spring onions (scallions) can replace the chopped chives and/or chopped parsley, if you like.

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