Roast Potato Salad (Michael Smith)

Submitted by Nif_H

"Michael Smith is one of my favourite chefs. In his words - "Roasting adds flavour to just about anything — including mellow potatoes headed for a salad. The sharp flavours of capers, mustard and vinegar really perk them up. This is a popular dish at my family summer beach picnics but it’s great in the middle of the winter too!". As you can see, the measurements are very vague. Michael likes people to cook to their tastes. You can cook these in your BBQ as well, with indirect heat. You can serve this at room temperature or chilled. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 -5 bacon, slices thick
• 20 baby red potatoes
• handful flat leaf parsley
• 3 tablespoons capers
• 1 big spoonful whole grain mustard
• splash red wine vinegar
• salt and pepper, to taste

directions

1. Stack the bacon slices on top of each other then cut into thin pieces. Toss them into a large sauté pan, add a splash of water and begin heating the works over a medium-high heat. When the water evaporates and the bacon begins to brown turn the heat down a notch and continue cooking until it’s all nice and crisp. Strain and reserve the fat.
2. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 400°F Cut the potatoes in half. Toss them with the bacon fat and seasoning then roast them until they’re golden brown, about forty minutes. Cool to room temperature.
3. Toss the potatoes with the remaining ingredients then serve right away or save for later. This salad is great when it’s made the night before the party!