Fried Potato Salad
This flavorful salad brings together tender baby red potatoes with crispy bacon, tangy mustard vinaigrette, and fresh herbs for a satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy potatoes are first cooked until just underdone in a pressure cooker, then chilled and sliced before being pan-fried to crispy perfection. Tossed with a zesty dressing and garnished with freshly chopped parsley and green onions, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 lb. baby red potatoes
- 1 cup water
- 6 thick bacon slices
- 1 Tbs. brown mustard
- 1 Tbs. red wine vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions, white and light
- green portions
Instructions
- In a pressure cooker, combine the potatoes and water. Cover, set the pressure to "high" and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until the potatoes are just underdone, about 3 minutes. Release the pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions. Drain the potatoes, cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour. Cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch slices. Set aside.
- In a large fry pan over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crispy, 7 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; reserve the bacon fat in the pan. Let the bacon cool, then crumble. Set aside.
- Transfer 1 Tbs. of the bacon fat to a small bowl and set aside. Reserve 3 Tbs. of the fat in the pan; discard the remaining fat. Set the pan over medium-high heat and arrange the potato slices in the pan in a single layer. Cook, turning once, until brown and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer the potatoes to a large bowl.
- Whisk the mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper into the bowl with the 1 Tbs. bacon fat. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly. Pour the dressing over the potatoes. Add the bacon, parsley, green onions, salt and pepper and stir gently to combine. Serve immediately. Serves 6.
- Williams-Sonoma Kitchen
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