BLT POTATO SALAD

A twist on the classic BLT sandwich with this flavourful potato salad. Tender baby potatoes are combined with crispy bacon, caramelized onions, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp lettuce, all tossed in a creamy dressing with hints of tangy Dijon mustard and zesty red wine vinegar.

PREP 10m

COOK 20m

TOTAL 30m

SERVES 6-8

Ingredients:

  • 500g Baby or New Potatoes

  • 1 Onion, finely sliced

  • 150g Streaky Bacon (unsmoked)

  • 2 Little Gem Lettuces, shredded, thoroughly washed, and dried

  • 330g Cherry Tomatoes

Dressing:

  • 4 tbsp Mayonnaise

  • 1/2 tsp Red Wine Vinegar

  • 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard

  • 1/2 tbsp Black Pepper


Instructions:

  1. Dice the new potatoes into similar sizes for even cooking and boil them in salted water until fork-tender.

  2. Meanwhile, finely slice the onion and caramelize it in oil. Once golden, add the chopped bacon to caramelize. Once caramelized, drain the fat and set aside.

  3. Drain the potatoes and dice up the cherry tomatoes. Set aside.

  4. In a large bowl, make the dressing by combining mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and black pepper. Mix well.

  5. Toss the tomatoes and potatoes in the dressing until coated.

  6. Add the caramelized onion and bacon to the bowl and mix thoroughly.

  7. Shred the Little Gem lettuces, wash, dry thoroughly, and leave in a bowl in the fridge.

  8. Just before serving, toss the shredded lettuce through the potato mixture.

  9. Serve and enjoy!