French Potato Salad

Robin

ingredients

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1. Scrub potatoes under running water with soft brush; quarter them and drop them in a pan of cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender - about 10-15 minutes.
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2. Meanwhile, chop the bacon and saute in a small skillet until crisp. Remove the bacon and reserve.
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3. In the bacon fat remaining in the skillet, saute chopped shallots until tender but not at all browned, 5 minutes or so. Reserve shallots and fat.
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4. When the potatoes are done, drain them and drop them into a mixing bowl.
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5. Pout vinegar, olive oil, shallots and reserved bacon fat over the still-hot potatoes. Seaon with salt and pepper to taste, and gently toss. Add purple onions and parsley and toss again. Cool to room temperature, cover, refrigerate.
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6. Before serving bring back to room temperature, toss, and correct seasoning. Add additional olive oil and vinegar if the salad seems dry. Sprinkle with bacon and serve!