Italian Potato Salad

Submitted by Marie

"This is an extremely tasty potato salad with a vinagrette dressing made with a combination of red wine and balsamic vinegars. Makes an excellent side dish for any meal. Original recipe was found on the internet, but as I do in almost all recipes, have changed it to suit my taste. I know you will like this different way to prepare potato salad!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 6 small new potatoes, cubed & cooked til tender
• 3⁄4 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 10 grape tomatoes or 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1⁄8 lb pancetta or 1/8 lb bacon, cooked until golden
• 5 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper
• 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil

directions

1. Toss together potatoes, peas, tomatoes, pancetta, basil, parsley, onion& garlic in a bowl.
2. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Combine red wine and balsamic vinegar and olive oil and let set a few minutes to mellow.
4. Add dressing to potato salad, mix, then chill to allow flavors to develop.

Reviews

[DianeNJ]

We liked this a lot! A wonderful addition to the Bruschetta burgers we made. It would be great with grilled chicken as well! I will definetly make again.

 

[bricookie55]

I enjoyed this immensely. Next time, I think I will cut down just a bit on the dressing, as it was a bit too wet. The flavors were just wonderful, though. A keeper!

 

[SisterMaryHoliness]

This is a great alternative to the standard potato salad recipe. I used Good Seasons Italian salad dressing and mixed with the olive oil and vinegar.