Grilled Potato and Onion Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon

Side Dish

Total Time: 30 min.

Yields: approx. 12 servings

 This side dish is a perfect complement to a grilled steak of your choosing. This dish is also a great option for parties not only because it is always a big hit but it also presents well with a pop of color provided by the red onions.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. sliced meaty bacon
• 3 red onions, sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 1/2 lbs. small new potatoes scrubbed
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 lb. blue cheese crumbled (Gorgonzola, Roquefort or Maytag Blue)

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 400°. Spread the bacon slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until they are brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Transfer the bacon slices to paper towel—lined plates to drain. Crumble into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Light a grill. In a large bowl, toss the red onion slices with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill the onions over moderately high heat, turning once, until lightly charred and tender, about 5 minutes. Cut the grilled onions into 1/2-inch pieces.
• In a large pot of salted cold water, bring the potatoes to a boil. Simmer until they are beginning to get tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the potatoes and cut them in half. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the potatoes over moderately high heat, turning once, until they are tender and browned, about 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the blue cheese. Add the bacon, onions and potatoes and toss to coat. Transfer the salad to a clean bowl and serve.