Piquant Potato Salad Food

PIQUANT POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200℃ /180 ℃/ gas mark 6. If the potatoes are small leave them whole if not, cut them into large chunks. Place in a roasting tin and drizzle with 2 tbsp of the oil.
• Roast for 10 minutes. Cut the bacon into thin strips - I find this easiest to do with scissors - and scatter over the potatoes. Return to the oven and roast for a further 15 to 20 minutes until the bacon is cooked and the potatoes are tender.
• Meanwhile place the remaining oil, onion, tomatoes, capers, parsley and vinegar in a large mixing bowl and combine with a fork. Season with black pepper.
• When the potatoes are cooked lightly crush each potato with a fork. Add to the bowl with the dressing and toss until well combined. Serve immediately or cool and chill until required.
• Notes: If serving cold, let the salad cool down and keep chilled until required. Bring back up to room temperature before serving.

PIQUANT CHEESE SALAD (NO MAYO OR PASTA)

Steps:

• In a serving bowl, mix cubed cheese, onion rings, diced salami, diced tomato & sliced gherkins.
• In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, Tabasco, pepper, olive oil & diced pineapple chunks. (I use a glass jar w/a tight lid & just shake to combine).
• Just b4 serving, toss salad in dressing & serve garnished w/chopped chives as desired.
• NOTE: To make ahead & avoid a mushy cheese effect, follow same prep except DO NOT include diced cheese in the mix of Step 1. Store the cheese ready to use in a sandwich bag or refrigerator container & combine w/salad ingredients at the same time the dressing is added just before serving.