Description
Crispy grilled potato wedges showcase savory Mediterranean herbs and olive oil’s rich flavor. Grilled to golden perfection, these potatoes offer a simple yet delectable side dish for you to enjoy with any main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds waxy potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
- 1/2 pound bacon, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Immerse whole potatoes in salted water, simmering for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender, then thoroughly drain and allow brief cooling.
- Carefully slice cooled potatoes into uniform pieces, transferring to a spacious mixing vessel.
- Render bacon in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crisp, extracting pieces with a perforated utensil while preserving rendered fat.
- Sauté finely diced onions in remaining bacon drippings until translucent and softened, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Whisk broth, vinegar, Dijon mustard, and sugar into skillet, creating a vibrant warm dressing that simmers and emulsifies.
- Gently cascade warm dressing over potato slices, ensuring delicate and thorough coating without breaking potato pieces.
- Fold crispy bacon fragments and freshly chopped parsley into dressed potatoes with minimal disruption.
- Optional embellishments include sprinkled chives, briny capers, sliced green onions, crumbled hard-boiled eggs, whole grain mustard, and subtle garlic powder.
- Allow salad to rest at ambient temperature for 30 minutes, permitting flavors to harmonize and intensify before serving.
Notes
- Boil potatoes with salt to enhance their natural flavor and ensure even cooking throughout.
- Use waxy potato varieties like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for better texture and holding shape during grilling.
- Allow potatoes to cool slightly before slicing to prevent burning hands and achieve cleaner, more precise cuts.
- Crisp bacon provides a smoky crunch that elevates the entire dish’s flavor profile and adds delightful textural contrast.
- Let the potato salad rest at room temperature to allow dressing to penetrate and intensify the overall taste experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 323 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg