BEST WARM NEW POTATO SALAD WITH BACON AND BLUE CHEESE RECIPE

Great salad recipe. This French-style main meal salad with roasted new potatoes makes a fabulous lunch.

Prep Time    : 10 mins

Cook Time   : 40 mins

Servings      : 4

INGREDIENTS

·         500g salad potato, halved

·         2 tbsp olive oil

·         2 red onions, each sliced into 6 wedges

·         4 rashers smoked back bacon, trimmed and cut into large pieces

·         140g mushroom, sliced

·         1 tbsp wholegrain mustard

·         1 tbsp red wine vinegar

·         100g bag mixed watercress and spinach salad

·         85g creamy blue cheese (we used St Agur)

INSTRUCTIONS

1.  Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Place the potatoes in a roasting tin, then rub with 1 tbsp oil and a sprinkling of salt. Roast for 20 mins, then add the onion wedges to the tin, giving everything a good shake. Roast for 20 mins more until the potatoes have turned a deep golden brown and the onions have caramelised and softened. Leave to cool slightly.

2.   Heat a non-stick frying pan. Dry-fry the bacon until crisp. Add the sliced mushrooms, then fry for 5 mins more until they have softened.

3.   Meanwhile, make the dressing. Whisk the mustard, vinegar and remaining 1 tbsp oil with a splash of water. Place potatoes, onions, bacon and mushrooms in a large bowl with the salad leaves, pour over the dressing, then toss well. Divide between 4 plates, then crumble over the blue cheese.

Recipe from bbcgoodfood.com