Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Christmas Potato Salad with Dill, Capers & Pickles


Christmas Potato Salad with Dill, Capers & Pickles
One quantity is enough for family of 5 as a large side. Double the dressing and 1.5 x the potatoes makes about 15 portions as a small side for a buffet.

Ingredients:
2 small orange sweet potato, peeled & cut into 1.5cm cubes
Olive oil to toss
6 medium potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 2cm cubes
6 rashers bacon, chopped

Dressing:
125g mayonnaise
100g light sour cream
¾ cup (120g) gherkins, finely chopped (or dill cucumbers)
1.5 tablespoons dill, finely chopped
3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons baby capers (or large capers, chopped)
Black pepper

  1. Toss the sweet potato in olive oil and bake at 150 degrees fan forced until golden and starting to brown. Set aside to cool.
  2. Cover the potatoes with cold water and bring to the boil, cook until tender, drain and allow to cool.
  3. Cook the bacon in a pan with a little olive oil, until as crisp as you like, drain on paper towel and cool.
  4. Combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl, then gently mix with the cooled potatoes and place in serving bowl. Sprinkle bacon over the top and serve.


Can prepare the day before but the textures are nicest when it hasn’t been chilled for too long and is mixed just before serving. Either way it is pretty delish! D's favourite holiday food.