Herbaceous Potato Salad
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 1081
- Total Fat
- 94
- Saturated Fat
- 22
- Carbohydrates
- 41
- Dietary Fiber
- 6
- Sugar
- 4
- Protein
- 21
- Cholesterol
- 97
- Sodium
- 1265
- Total: 1 hr 10 min
- Active: 30 min
Ingredients
2 pounds baby red potatoes, halved
Extra-virgin olive oil, for cooking
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound thick-cut bacon, diced
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup finely sliced scallions (about 4 scallions)
Directions
- Set up a grill for even high heat by building the coals evenly on the bottom of your grill.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the potatoes with 1/4 cup olive oil. Sprinkle well with salt and pepper. Lay out a double sheet of foil in a crisscross and place the potatoes on the middle of it. Gather up the sides to create a foil packet, adding 1/4 cup water before sealing. Place on the grill and steam until cooked through, 15 to 30 minutes.
- Place a cast-iron pan on the grill and let get hot. Add a drizzle of olive oil along with the bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is fully rendered and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. (Save the bacon fat for future use! Eggs are delicious when fried in bacon fat. Once the bacon fat is cool, transfer it to a mason jar and store in your refrigerator.)
- To a mixing bowl, add the mayo, vinegar, mustard, lemon zest and juice and whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cooked potatoes while still warm, and toss to combine. The potatoes are going to soak up all that dressing. Add the crispy bacon and the celery, herbs and scallions. Gently mix to combine. (You can also add a splash of that bacon fat for the extra bacon flavor.) Serve! If not serving right away, keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.