Potato salad with bacon, green peas, and fresh mint leaves

New Potato Salad 

We love new season spuds and you will adore this new potato salad with peas, mint, crisp bacon and a creamy dressing. 

Serves 4 
Prep Time 20 Minutes 
Cook Time 15 Minutes 

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Ingredients 
700g small new season New Zealand potatoes 
300g frozen peas or baby peas 
2 rashers bacon, streaky 
1 bunch fresh mint leaves, half chopped 
1/3 cup aioli or mayo 
1/3 cup natural yoghurt 
1 lemon, juice and zest 
Salt and pepper 

Method 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

3. 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. 

 
4. 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! 

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