Salade Liégeoise

A warm bacon, potato and green bean salad. From the Liege area of Belgium.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb  French haricots vert (green beans)
• 4  medium potatoes
• 5  ounces smoked streaky bacon (preferably in one piece)
• 1  ounce butter
• 1  tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 2  scallions, chopped
• 2  tablespoons red wine vinegar

Directions

1. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan of salted water, bring to the boil and cook for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
2. Meanwhile, place the beans in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and season with salt. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until just tender.
3. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a frying pan, add the bacon and fry for 5 minutes, turning from time to time.
4. Add the wine vinegar to the frying pan and boil rapidly, scraping up any bits of bacon. Continue to boil until reduced by 2/3rds.
5. Meanwhile, drain the cooked potatoes then peel them and cut them into slices.
6. Drain the beans and arrange in a salad bowl.
7. Place the potatoes around the outsides, sprinkle with the chopped parsley and scallions then pour the diced bacon together with the vinegar over the top. Serve warm.