Warm Potato and Artichoke Salad with Bacon Dressing

Warm Potato and Artichoke Salad with Bacon Dressing is a variation of an old Mennonite recipe using green beans.  One can never have too many recipes for potato salad.

Try it with cooked green beans or asparagus in place of the artichoke hearts.  Warm Potato and Artichoke Salad with Bacon Dressing makes a satisfying accompaniment to grilled salmon, chicken, or pork chops.  As far as I am concerned, one can never have too many recipes for potato salad.

Recipe and comments are from the files of chef Robert Hammond of Oregon.

 

 

Warm Potato and Artichoke Salad with Bacon Dressing Recipe:
Prep Time
40 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Warm Potato and Artichoke Salad with Bacon Dressing Recipe
Servings: 8 serving
Ingredients
Warm Potato and Artichoke Salad:
  • 2 pounds (about 6 medium) red potatoes
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups artichoke hearts (canned or bottled), drained and each cut in half
  • Salt and freshly-ground black pepper
Bacon Dressing:
  • 12 slices bacon
  • 1 1/2 cups (2 medium) onions, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons bacon drippings (reserved from frying the bacon)
  • 3/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, freshly minced
Instructions
Warm Potato and Artichoke Salad Instructions:
  1. Scrub the potatoes and place in a large saucepan.  Cover with cold water and add the 2 teaspoons salt.  Bring the potatoes just to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Simmer until tender, but do not overcook.  Remove from heat, drain, and allow the potatoes to cool enough to be handled.

  2. Once potatoes are cool enough to touch, peel the potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes or 1/4-inch thick slices.  Place in large bowl and set aside.

  3. Prepare Hot Bacon Dressing.

  4. Add the artichokes hearts to the bowl with the prepared potatos. our the prepared Hot Bacon Dressing over the potatoes and artichoke heatrs all at once.  Using a rubber spatula mix the salad together gently until all of the dressing has been absorbed.  Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper.

  5. Gently stir in the cooked crumbled bacon just before serving.

  6. Serve warm.

  7. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

  8.  

Bacon Dressing Instructions:
  1. This hot bacon dressing is classic recipe for warm potato salad or wilted green salads.  Perfect for this Warm Potato and Artichoke Salad with Bacon Dressing recipe.  Also try it as a dressing on steamed vegetables as well.

  1. In a heavy skillet, fry the bacon over moderate heat until crisp; place on paper towels to drain and cool.  Crumble the bacon and set aside.

  2. Drain the bacon drippings from the skillet, reserving 6 tablespoons.

  3. Add the 6 tablespoons of bacon drippings back to the skillet and heat over moderate heat.  Add the onions and fry until tender but not brown.  Add cider vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, dry mustard, and parsley.  Bring just to a boil and then remove from heat.

  4. Either use the dressing while it is still hot or reheat if needed.

  5. Makes approximately 2 1/2 cups or 8 servings.

 

Categories:

Artichoke    Bacon Recipes    Potatoes    Salad & Salad Dressing Recipes   

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