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Jamie Oliver Potato Salad

Jamie Oliver Potato Salad with Crispy Bacon and Fresh Herbs

Enjoy Jamie Oliver's Potato Salad, a perfect blend of tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and fresh herbs for a delightful summer side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Salad
  • 1.5 kilograms new potatoes red, white, or yellow for texture
  • 200 grams bacon diced; turkey bacon can be an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for frying bacon
For the Dressing
  • 200 grams sour cream Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard yellow mustard can be an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes adjust for spice tolerance
  • 1 unit lemon zested and juiced
  • to taste sea salt to season
  • to taste black pepper to season
For Garnish
  • to taste fresh herbs like basil and onion

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • slotted spoon
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Scrub the new potatoes under cold water, then boil in salted water for about 10 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, add diced bacon, and fry for 3-4 minutes until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  3. Cut the warm potatoes into bite-sized pieces, season with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and juice in a bowl, and toss gently.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, Dijon mustard, and red chili flakes until smooth.
  5. Pour the dressing over seasoned potatoes and add bacon and herbs. Toss everything gently to coat.
  6. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with additional fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best when served warm or at room temperature. Chilling enhances flavors.

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