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Jamie Oliver Potato Salad

Jamie Oliver Potato Salad with Crispy Bacon Bliss

This Jamie Oliver Potato Salad combines crispy bacon and herby freshness, elevating a classic side dish to a summer favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: British
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 kg new potatoes red, white, or yellow varieties
  • 150 g thick-cut bacon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • handful fresh basil chopped
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 whole lemon zested and juiced
  • 200 g sour cream or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
  • sea salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
For Serving
  • 1 loaf crusty bread

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Slotted Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Scrub the potatoes under cold running water, then cook in salted water until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  2. While the potatoes boil, heat olive oil in a skillet and fry the bacon until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Chop the onion and basil, zest and juice the lemon, and chop the cooled bacon into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Cut the cooled potatoes into chunks, keeping the skin on for extra texture.
  5. Combine warm potato pieces with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and juice in a large mixing bowl.
  6. Whisk together sour cream, Dijon mustard, and red chili flakes, then pour over the seasoned potatoes.
  7. Fold in the crispy bacon pieces, adjust seasoning if necessary, and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor experience, let the potato salad rest for a few hours before serving and enjoy slightly chilled.

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