Potato Salad with Bacon and Chives

I've been to the farmer's market three times this week.  The nice thing about being home in the summer is that there is a slower pace to each of our days, and loads of free time, which means I can be a little more lackadaisical about my meal planning and how organized I've been with my grocery shopping.  We're fortunate enough to have local markets on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and I love each of them.  Deciding which one to shop at is like trying to decide which of my kids I like best.  So instead I visit them all.

I can honestly say that the kids don't enjoy the frequent outings as much as I do, so I try to make it up to them by cooking something from the market in a manner that it most appealing to them.  Which is why this potato salad is for my boys.  

It's mayo free and incorporates bacon, a food they would happily designate an entire tier of the food pyramid too, if given the chance.   And not only does it have bacon in it, it also had a little of the bacon fat (I just know my Dad is shuddering right now).  There's also really no recipe to use, but if I had one it would go something like this:

Wash and chop your potatoes, cooking them in salted, boiling water until fork tender. While the potatoes are cooking, fry up a few slices of bacon until it's nice and crispy.  Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and allow to cool.  Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.  Add 1-2 tablespoons of the bacon fat, a hearty spoonful of grainy Dijon mustard and some salt and pepper.  Stir it all together, bashing the potatoes around a bit.  Crumble the bacon and add it to the potato mixture along with a few tablespoons of chopped chives. Serve immediately.

If you really want to impress your guests, or your kids, serve this in individual drink glasses.  I like cosmo glasses as they're less likely to tip over, but martini glasses would work well to.

 

Comments

[Rachel @ Baked by Rachel]

Mmmm now THIS is my kind of potato salad!! Bacon... yes. Anyday! :)

[Jan Scott]

Thanks, Rachel!!

[Paula]

Never thought to put bacon in potato salad. Great idea! Love your presentation.

[Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen]

I love the little dishes of potato salad! So cute :)

[Jan Scott]

Its a fun presentation, isnt it?  

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