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Crispy Roasted Potato Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

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This recipe delivers a potato salad with satisfying texture by roasting the potatoes until crispy, avoiding a creamy dressing for a bright bacon vinaigrette.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss the cut potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Spread them in a single layer.
  2. Roast the potatoes for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy on the edges. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  3. While the potatoes roast, cook the chopped bacon in a small skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and set them on a paper towel. Keep the rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
  4. Add the sliced shallots to the skillet with the bacon fat. Cook over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Do not burn them.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Whisk in the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and sugar into the warm bacon fat mixture. Whisk until smooth to create the vinaigrette.
  6. Place the warm, crispy potatoes in a large bowl. Pour the bacon vinaigrette over the potatoes immediately. Toss gently to coat. The warmth helps the potatoes absorb the dressing.
  7. Fold in the crispy bacon pieces, chopped parsley, and optional chopped hard-boiled eggs.
  8. Serve this texture focused potato salad warm or at room temperature for the best crispy potato salad experience.

Notes

  • Use Yukon Gold or red potatoes; avoid starchy Russets as they break down too much during roasting.
  • For extra crispiness, ensure the potatoes have space on the baking sheet and do not overcrowd them.
  • This vinaigrette potato salad stays crispier longer than mayonnaise-based versions.

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