Tag: potato salad

This salad may be served warm or at room temperature.

Dressing:
half a red onion, finely diced
15ml red wine vinegar
15ml dijon mustard
15ml cold water
45ml olive oil

1kg baby potatoes
200g smoked bacon, chopped into pieces
one small bunch of green asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2cm lengths
1 red onion, sliced
a handful of soft herbs (basil, parsley, sage, chives)

For the dressing:
Add the diced onion, vinegar, mustard and water to a small bowl and mix together.
Gradually add the olive oil, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens.
Taste the dressing and season with salt and pepper.

Cook the potatoes until soft. Drain the water and place in a large mixing bowl.
Cook the bacon in a pan until crispy and then add the asparagus pieces.
Stir-fry on a medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
Pour the bacon, asparagus and pan juices over the potato and mix through.
Add the sliced onion and herbs.
Pour the dressing over while the salad is still warm and mix to serve.