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Grilled Potato Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

Serves 6 to 8
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: potato salad
Calories:

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes about the size of a walnut, halved
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 6 slices center-cut bacon cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves very finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons firmly packed brown sugar
  • 8 scallions
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped herbs such as marjoram, basil, or parsley, plus more for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat grill to medium-high. Line a plate with paper towels.Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold salted water by 2 inches. Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until easily pierced with a knife, 14 to 16 minutes. Drain and let cool. Transfer to a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to prepared plate with a slotted spoon.Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings from skillet. Off the heat, add garlic, vinegar, and brown sugar to the drippings in the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Whisk in remaining 4 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Grill potatoes cut-side down until lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes. Grill scallions, turning occasionally, until charred, 4 to 6 minutes. Chop scallions into 1-inch pieces.Place potatoes and scallions in a bowl and toss with the reserved dressing to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with bacon, and toss to coat. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with herbs. Serve immediately.