Italian Potato Salad With Red Onion

Crisp pancetta adds a new dimension to potato salad in this deliciously different recipe.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  ounces pancetta
• 1  lb small red potato, cooked and drained
• 1  red onion, finely chopped
• 1  bunch fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
• 1  teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

• For the vinaigrette

• 4  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 7  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Put all the vinaigrette ingredients into a screwtop jar, shake well and set aside.
2. Fry the pancetta in a small frying pan until very crisp, then drain on kitchen paper.
3. Slice the potatoes into 1/2in thick pieces and place in a large bowl.
4. Add the pancetta, onion, parsley, the remaining salt, the pepper and vinaigrette.
5. Mix gently and serve immediately.