potato salad with pancetta, rosemary, and lemon
Lemon peel and lemon juice, rosemary, and an olive oil dressing give this a nice lightness. If you prefer a creamy potato salad, use 2/3 cup mayonnaise in place of the olive oil. Honestly, this is best if made the day before and allowed to rest overnight.
prep time
25 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 5 ounces pancetta, 1/8-inch-thick slices (italian bacon, about 5 slices)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary (less if using dried)
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel (optional if your not a lemon lover)
- 2 - garlic cloves, pressed
- 1/2 cup olive oil (use more or less if you like)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to your taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to your taste)
- 3 pounds yukon gold potatoes
- 3 large celery ribs, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
How To Make potato salad with pancetta, rosemary, and lemon
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Step 1Preheat oven to 400°F Arrange pancetta slices on rimmed baking sheet, spacing apart. Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 20 minutes, watching carefully (do not turn). Drain on paper towels. Cool. Coarsely chop pancetta.
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Step 2Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, rosemary, lemon peel, and garlic in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
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Step 3Place potatoes in large pot. Add enough cold, salted, water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium. Simmer with lid ajar until tender, 18 to 25 minutes, depending on size of potatoes. Drain; let stand until cool enough to handle, about 20 minutes.
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Step 4Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices (remove skin, if desired). Place in large bowl; add celery. Drizzle dressing over; toss gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until cold, at least 2 hours.
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Step 5DO AHEAD: Pancetta and potato salad can be made 1 day ahead. Cover pancetta; chill. Keep potato salad chilled. Bring pancetta to room temperature before continuing.
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Step 6Sprinkle pancetta and chopped parsley over potato salad.
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