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Best Crispy Bacon Jamie Oliver Potato Salad

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A quick and easy potato salad with crispy bacon, warm potatoes, and a tangy mustard dressing. Perfect for barbecues, weeknight dinners, or any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 kg (3 lbs) baby potatoes
  • 200 g (7 oz) smoked streaky bacon
  • 4 spring onions (scallions), sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon: Place bacon strips in a cold large skillet. Turn heat to medium and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping once, until deep golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cool, chop or crumble into bite-sized pieces. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.
  2. Boil the potatoes: Place baby potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 2 inches. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Make the dressing: While potatoes boil, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, wholegrain mustard, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl or jar.
  4. Drain and cool slightly: Drain potatoes in a colander and let sit for 2-3 minutes until cool enough to handle but still warm.
  5. Cut the potatoes: Cut baby potatoes in half (or quarters if larger). Place in a large mixing bowl.
  6. Toss with dressing: Pour dressing over warm potatoes. Gently toss until every piece is coated. Let sit for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add bacon and aromatics: Add chopped crispy bacon, sliced spring onions, and fresh parsley. Toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Serve warm or at room temperature: Transfer to a serving dish. Best served warm, but also fantastic at room temperature.

Notes

Warm potatoes are key for absorbing the dressing. Don’t let them cool completely before adding dressing. For extra flavor, drizzle a teaspoon of reserved bacon fat into the dressing. This salad tastes even better the next day.

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Keywords: potato salad, crispy bacon, Jamie Oliver, easy side dish, barbecue, summer salad

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