HERBED POTATO SALAD WITH BACON AND SCALLIONS

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Recipe adapted from Danny Meyer's The Union Square Cafe Cookbook (with Michael Romano; HarperCollins; 1994).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds red creamer potatoes, scrubbed and cut into eighths
3 garlic cloves, halved
1 sprig rosemary
3 sprigs parsley, plus 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped leaves
2 sprigs thyme
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Red-pepper flakes
6 ounces slab bacon, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch pieces
6 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 1/2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium pot, cover potatoes with 6 cups water. Add garlic, rosemary, parsley, and thyme sprigs, peppercorns, 1 tablespoon salt, and pinch of red-pepper flakes. Bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender but not mushy, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let potatoes cool in cooking liquid, about 3 hours.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon on a baking sheet and cook until crisp, about 20 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup potato cooking liquid; drain potatoes and discard herb stems. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, bacon, and scallions.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together reserved cooking liquid, oil, vinegar, chopped parsley, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pour dressing over potatoes and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature (or refrigerate, up to overnight).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

SUMIT SANGTAN
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This potato salad was a disappointment. The flavors didn't blend well and the texture was off.


Daniel Reno
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This is the best potato salad I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.


Oratilwe Cindi
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I've made this potato salad several times and it's always a hit. My family and friends love it!


SAS GMAER
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This potato salad is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and always a crowd-pleaser.


Tevita Kanamata
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I would encourage people to experiment with different herbs and vegetables to create their own unique version.


Rao AbdulRehman
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I thought this potato salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it didn't really stand out either.


Luan Paul
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The potatoes were a bit undercooked for my liking. I would recommend boiling them for a few minutes longer next time.


Odukoya Odunayo
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This potato salad was a little too vinegary for my taste. I would recommend using less vinegar next time.


umi cruz
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I made this for a picnic and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Ty Witcher
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This is my new go-to potato salad recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


Ojomah Favour
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I'm not a huge fan of potato salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Sardar Aman
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Followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfectly! The bacon and scallions really make this dish.


Shanie Bennett
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This potato salad was a hit at my last potluck! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.