Grilled-Potato Salad

"A great idea for your summer barbecue!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 30mins
Ingredients:
12
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat.
  • Bring a saucepan three-fourths full of water to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes and cook just until they can be pierced with a knife, but are not completely tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain and pat dry. Brush the potatoes with vegetable oil.
  • Place the bacon in a cast-iron skillet over the hottest part of the charcoal fire or directly over the heat elements of the gas grill. Cook the bacon until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Oil the grill rack. Grill the potatoes over the hottest part of the charcoal fire or directly over the heat elements of the gas grill, turning once or twice, until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 15 to 20 minutes total, depending on the size of the potatoes.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a cutting board, let cool just until they can be handled, and then slice or cut into chunks, discarding any loose skin.
  • To make the mustard vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, pickle, salt and pepper.
  • In a large serving bowl, toss the warm potatoes, bell pepper, and onion with the vinaigrette until all the ingredients are evenly coated. Let stand for up to 30 minutes to blend the flavors. Crumble the bacon and mix it into the salad. Garnish with parsley. Serve at room temperature.

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  1. Delicious potato salad! I don't care for onions so used celery for some crunch, otherwise made as directed. Loved the dijon dressing on this with the smokiness of the grilled potatoes. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
     
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I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!
 
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