GRILLED RED POTATO SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE AND BACON

Grilled Red Potato Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon image

Grilling potatoes is an all too rare means of preparing America's most popular vegetable. And nothing says summer like grilling and potato salad. The blue cheese and bacon give a unique twist on the traditional side dish. -Lindsay Sprunk, Noblesville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup minced chives
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss the potatoes, onion, oil, salt and pepper. Divide mixture between two double thicknesses of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender, turning once. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Transfer potato mixture to a large bowl., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chives, vinegar, sugar and mustard; pour over potatoes and toss to coat. Sprinkle with blue cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 29g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 687mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.