New Potato Salad
The whole family will adore this new potato salad! Lavished with peas, mint, crisp bacon and a creamy dressing, there's no better summer side dish!
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
- 700 g small new season NZ potatoes
- 300 g frozen peas or baby peas
- 2 rashers streaky bacon
- 1 bunch fresh mint leaves chopped
- ⅓ cup aioli or mayo
- ⅓ cup natural yoghurt
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- Salt and pepper
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add the new potatoes along with a few sprigs of mint to the water and boil for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Add the peas for the final minute of cooking. Drain then set aside.
Meanwhile fry the bacon in a saucepan on high heat, until golden brown and crisp. Remove from the heat and chop into small pieces. Set aside.
In a small bowl mix the aioli/mayo, yoghurt, lemon juice and zest, chopped mint leaves, salt and pepper until combined. Taste and check for seasoning.
In a large bowl carefully mix the creamy dressing into the potatoes and peas. Garnish with crispy bacon pieces and extra mint leaves. Can be served hot or cold. Enjoy!