Red Potato Salad

Bacon is that special ingredient that adds a unique new flavor to this recipe.

4 lb. small red potatoes, each
cut into quarters
Salt to tast
4 slices bacon
3 large shallots, chopped
1/3 c. cider vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
2 green onions, chopped

Boil potatoes until tender. Brown bacon and drain on paper towel.

Cook shallots in 1 teaspoon bacon grease until soft, about 5 minutes.

In large bowl, mix shallots, vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, mustard, and pepper with a wire whisk.

Drain potatoes and add hot potatoes to shallot dressing. Gently stir to coat. Let cool to room temperature, stirring occassionnaly.

Sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

12 servings.

Submitted by:
Debra Moore, Kountze, Texas

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