Baby Potato Salad with Bacon and Simple Lemon-Herb Dressing
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Servings: 6servings
Author: Maria Lichty
Ingredients
Lemon-Herb Dressing
1/3cupextra-virgin olive oil
1smalllemon - grated zest
1/4cupfresh lemon juice2-3 lemons
1large garlic clove, minced
1/3cupfresh basil leaves, chopped
2tablespoonsfresh dill, chopped
1talespoonbrown sugar or honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Potato Salad
2lbsbaby Yukon Gold potatoesYou can substitute any other type of potato
Kosher salt
6 slicesbacon, cooked and chopped
2cupsgrape tomatoes sliced in half
2scallions, thinly sliced white and green parts only
3cups arugula
Instructions
Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, basil, dill and honey. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Make the Salad:
Place the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water, and add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a low boil and cook until the potatoes are tender but not overdone.They are ready when they can be easily pierced with a fork 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
When cool enough to handle, cut the potatoes in half or quarters, depending on their size. Place in a large bowl and add the bacon, tomatoes, scallions, and arugula.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently stir to combine. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to absorb the dressing. Serve at room temperature or cold.