This dish is a great winter-version of your classic summer potato salad. Served up warm with a delicious bacon vinaigrette, you just really can't go wrong. The sweetness of the caramelized onion combined with the savory bacon bits and the tangy dressing is a perfect flavor combination. We also really like to top it with a sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese so definitely try that out if it's your thing.
Warm Potato Salad
Number of Servings: 6
Time to Prepare: 50 minutes
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1 1/2" chunks
- 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper, divided
- 2 medium red onions, quartered and thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 8 strips bacon
- 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup warm bacon drippings
- 1 Tbsp dried parsley
- crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
In a large bowl, toss the potato chunks with 2 Tbsp olive oil, the sea salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and tender.
While the potatoes cook, caramelize the onion. Heat the remaining 2 Tbsp oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. When hot add the sliced red onion. Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp sugar and toss to coat. Continue to cook the onions, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes, or until a golden, caramel color and softened. Set aside and keep warm.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towel-lined plate and allow to cool, then crumble and set aside. (Make sure to reserve the bacon drippings for the vinaigrette.)
In a small bowl, whisk together the cider vinegar, 2 tsp sugar, Dijon, Italian seasoning, salt, and remaining 1/4 tsp pepper. Continue whisking while slowly drizzling in the bacon drippings. Whisk until well combined.
Once potatoes have finished cooking, transfer to a large bowl. Add the caramelized onions, the crumbled bacon, the parsley, and the vinaigrette. Toss well to combine and serve warm, sprinkled with blue cheese crumbles if desired.
Source: slightly adapted from thecozyapron.com
Produce Used: Gold potatoes, red onion