Lemon-Basil Potato Salad

breezermom's Note:

This recipe makes a nice change from regular potato salad. The potatoes are roasted, tossed with a nice vinaigrette, then served over a bed of spinach. No mayo, so its picnic friendly.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 ½ lbs yukon gold potatoes , cut into 1 to 1 1/2 inch wedges
• cooking spray
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 4 garlic cloves , minced
• 1⁄3; cup fresh basil , chopped (usually a 1 oz portion)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper , freshly ground
• 2⁄3; cup olive oil
• ½ medium red onion , sliced
• 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach , cut into thin strips
• 10 slices bacon , thick cut, cooked and crumbled

Directions:

1. Arrange potato wedges in an even layer on a lightly greased broiler pan; coat wedges with vegetable cooking oil spray. Bake at 475 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender and golden.
2. While potatoes are roasting, cook the bacon. Drain, crumble and set aside.
3. Whisk together lemon juice and next 5 ingredients; whisk in oil in a slow, steady stream. Gently toss potatoes, onion, and 1/2 cup lemon mixture.
4. Wash spinach thoroughly; pat dry with paper towels or spin dry. Arrange spinach evenly on a platter or in 6 individual bowls. Drizzle with remaining lemon juice mixture. Top with potato mixture and sprinkle with the bacon.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

Although I did make several slight changes, I don't think they detracted from the fact that you have a recipe here that makes for a very satisfying potato salad! I used lemon pepper instead of the usual S&P, & in place of the 10 slices of bacon, I used 1/4 cup of Hormel's Real Bacon Pieces! Thanks for a very nice keeper recipe! [Made & reviewed in Went to the Market tag]

[weekend cooker]

Other than leaving out the Dijon mustard, made as posted. This is a lovely potato salad, a real nice recipe on a semi-warm day. Really enjoyed this recipe, as it was a nice addition to your Southern Pork Kabobs, Southern Pork Kabobs#446478.. Made for your win in April I recommend..

[MarraMamba]

I had this for lunch today and so enjoyed it! Terrific flavors, made it early morning before the heat of the day for the oven. Left out the spinach because i didnt have it