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Reimagined Potato Salad with Bacon and Dijon

This potato salad combines mashed and grated potatoes for a hearty texture, mixed with sautéed bacon bits, chopped onions, and a tangy Dijon vinaigrette. The dish features a chunky, rustic appearance with contrasting creamy and crispy elements, finished with a slightly uneven, homemade look.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large russet potatoes peeled and boiled
  • 4 slices bacon cut into small bits
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste salt and black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Box grater or meat grinder
  • Whisk
  • Cooking spoon or spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil, then add peeled potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let potatoes cool slightly before mixing to prevent thinning the dressing.
  2. While potatoes are cooking, chop the onion finely and cut bacon into small bits. Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté the bacon until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels.
  3. Once cooled slightly, pass half of the potatoes through a meat grinder or grate them coarsely using a box grater, creating irregular chunks. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with the grated ones.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well emulsified. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and toss gently to combine.
  5. Add the sautéed bacon and chopped onions to the potato mixture, stirring to distribute evenly. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Transfer the potato salad to a serving dish, letting it set for a few minutes. Garnish with additional bacon bits if desired. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

This dish benefits from allowing the flavors to meld for at least 30 minutes. For added texture, sprinkle chopped green onions or herbs before serving.