GMA Recipe: Mario Batali's Italian Potato Salad

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Mario Batali's Italian Potato Salad
From chef and author Mario Batali
Friday, July 28, 2006

Renowned chef, restaurateur and media personality Mario Batali has teamed up with NASCAR to create a one-of-a-kind, officially licensed NASCAR cookbook, "Mario Tailgates NASCAR Style: The Essential Cookbook for NASCAR Fans."

Mario Batali's Italian Potato Salad

A very different potato salad with no mayonnaise from Mario Batali on Good Morning America.

Ingredients

3 pounds small red potatoes, cut in half

1 medium red onion, finely chopped

3 celery stalks, finely chopped

8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled into small pieces

4-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and coarsely copped

1/4 cup chopped parsley

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried

2 teaspoons caraway seeds

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

It's best to start this recipe at home. In a large saucepan, cover potatoes with cold water by an inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the potatoes are just cooked through, about 16 minutes. They'll continue cooking a bit after you remove them from the pot. Drain well in a colander and let cool, gently turning the potatoes with a rubber spatula to allow the bottom ones to cool as well.

Add the onion, celery, bacon, red peppers, parsley, basil, caraway seeds and salt and pepper to taste.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard and the salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and gently toss.

Serve immediately or keep cold in a refrigerator or ice-filled cooler, covered, for up to one day.

Recipe copyright 2006, Mario Batali from his cookbook, "Mario Tailgates NASCAR Style"