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BLT Potato Salad Stacks for #SundaySupper

May 18, 2014 By Renee 60 Comments

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There are always possibilities. Some seem endless with variations and the way the path twists and turns while finding the right one. Taking a familiar option is an easy choice. It is what I initially thought to do for a recent challenge. However, a vision crept into my head as I was on the edge of falling asleep one night. The next day a new possibility was explored. The result is a twist on the traditional. I took apart the pieces and stacked them up. Thus BLT Potato Salad Stacks became my answer to the challenge.

What was the challenge? The kind folks at the Idaho Potato Commission asked Sunday Supper contributors to share potato salad possibilities. It was such an exciting food adventure to take with all the different types of Idaho® potatoes, dressings, ingredients, cuisines, and styles. One key ingredient (besides potatoes) I wanted to use is bacon. Then after making BLT’s for dinner is when the vision was ignited.

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Making BLT Potato Salad Stacks is easy. It does take some time and effort though. The tomato vinaigrette is simply done in the blender. The key is cooking the potatoes just enough before grilling. Keep a watch on them and make sure you do not over-cook or else they will fall apart. Use tongs to handle them carefully when grilling. Take them off the grill when they have browned nicely on both sides. They do not have to be crispy-hard like potato chips.

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The fun comes with building the stacks. Piling up the goodness of potato, bacon, lettuce, tomato and dressing means a big tasty bite is happening soon. Or a couple of tasty bites because eating a whole stack in one bite is a challenge in itself. Oh, and while we are on the subject of tasty bites, take a look at my family’s German Potato Salad recipe and scroll down to see more by Sunday Supper contributors.

Speaking of challenges, we have another one to share. It is to re-invent breakfast potatoes for a contest sponsored by the Idaho Potato Commission for the Food and Wine Conference. There are big prizes including $500 gift card, ticket to the conference, and lots more. You can find all the details here: Idaho® Potato Recipe Contest.

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BLT Potato Salad Stacks

A recipe for BLT Potato Salad Stacks. This is an appetizer made with grilled new potatoes, bacon, lettuce, tomato and a homemade tomato vinaigrette.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 22 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Author Renee

Ingredients

For the tomato vinaigrette:

  • 2 large plum tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon chopped shallot
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

For the stacks:

  • 6 Idaho® red new potatoes medium size
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Green leaf lettuce torn into potato-width pieces
  • 2 to 3 plum tomaotes sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
  • 3 slices cooked thick-cut bacon cut into width of potatoes
  • 4- inch skewers

Instructions

For the tomato vinaigrette:

  1. Combine tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, shallot, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl.

For the stacks:

  1. Heat a grill to medium heat (about 400 degrees).
  2. Slice potatoes into 1/3-inch rounds. Cook potato slices in salted water until just tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Do not over-cook or they will fall apart.
  3. Drain potatoes and place on a baking sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Grill potato slices until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
  5. Transfer potatoes to a cooling rack. Drizzle potatoes with vinaigrette.
  6. Build the stack starting with a potato slice, then 2 pieces of lettuce, potato slice, tomato slice, potato slice, 2 pieces of bacon, and potato slice on top.
  7. Insert a skewer in the center of the stack to hold it together.
  8. Repeat with remaining ingredients (except vinaigrette).
  9. Drizzle finished stacks with vinaigrette. Serve immediately with vinaigrette on the side.

Recipe Notes

A recipe for BLT Potato Salad Stacks. This is an appetizer made with grilled new potatoes, bacon, lettuce, tomato and a homemade tomato vinaigrette.

Are you ready for potato salad possibilities? Check out these recipes by Sunday Supper contributors featuring Idaho® potatoes:

  • Asian-Style Potato Salad by NinjaBaking.com
  • BLT Potato Salad Stacks by Magnolia Days
  • Chipotle Bacon Potato Salad by Peanut Butter and Peppers
  • Ciao Bella Potato Salad by The Weekend Gourmet
  • Creamy Pesto Idaho® Fingerling Potato Salad by In The Kitchen With KP
  • Deconstructed Potato Salad with Smoky Fingerlings by Shockingly Delicious
  • Italian Potato Salad by Chocolate Moosey
  • Leichter Kartoffelsalat (German Summer Potato Salad) by The Foodie Army Wife
  • Lentil and Fingerling Potato Salad w/ Warm Bacon Dressing by girlichef
  • Nona’s Potato Salad by Webicurean
  • Parsley Pesto Potato Salad by Alida’s Kitchen
  • Peruvian-Style Potato Salad by Foxes Love Lemons
  • Potato Cucumber Salad {Kartoffel-Gurken Salat} by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
  • Roasted Balsamic Rosemary Potato Salad by Melanie Makes
  • Roasted Fingerling and Asparagus Potato Salad by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
  • Roasted Potato Salad with Parsley and Arugula by Hip Foodie Mom
  • Salmon Asparagus Potato Salad by Family Foodie
  • Southern Style Potato Salad by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Tzatziki Potato Salad by Kudos Kitchen By Renee
  • Zesty Potato Salad with Bacon and Green Onions by Ruffles & Truffles

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by the Idaho Potato Commission. All opinions are my own.

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Comments

  1. Alida says

    May 18, 2014 at 7:16 am

    I love the creativity here! This is such an elegant and tasty potato salad! You can’t go wrong with potatoes and bacon. 🙂

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 19, 2014 at 10:38 am

      Totally Alida – bacon and potatoes are a perfect combo.

      Reply
  2. Hezzi-D says

    May 18, 2014 at 7:19 am

    These look delicious! I love how you stacked the ingredients to make a portable potato salad. These would be perfect for eating at BBQ’s this summer!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 19, 2014 at 10:37 am

      Thank you Heather and I know I’ll be serving them when I have a BBQ this summer.

      Reply
  3. Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says

    May 18, 2014 at 7:36 am

    Renee!!!! I LOVE these!!! wow!!! what a great, inventive and delicious idea!!! I am SO making these!!! they look so good!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 19, 2014 at 10:37 am

      Thanks a bunch Alice

      Reply
  4. Susan says

    May 18, 2014 at 9:16 am

    I.LOVE.THIS!!! Renee what a great idea and I need to make this soon. I could probably eat this just as a meal. They look amazing.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 19, 2014 at 10:36 am

      Thanks Susan and we actually did have this as a light meal one night.

      Reply
  5. Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

    May 18, 2014 at 9:28 am

    Wow! I love this recipe it’s so creative!! Great idea!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 19, 2014 at 10:35 am

      Thanks Jennifer

      Reply
  6. Family Foodie says

    May 18, 2014 at 9:46 am

    This is such a fun idea! Love it — especially for entertaining.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 19, 2014 at 10:35 am

      The tray of stacks would make a nice visual for an appetizer spread (and a tasty one too).

      Reply
  7. Wendy (TheWeekend Gourmet) says

    May 18, 2014 at 10:40 am

    Very fun and creative…love this!!!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 19, 2014 at 10:34 am

      Thank you Wendy

      Reply
  8. Constance Smith (@FoodieArmyWife) says

    May 18, 2014 at 10:56 am

    Oh my heavens, this is GENIUS!!!! Potato Salad on a stick. I love it!!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 19, 2014 at 10:34 am

      Thanks Conni for such a wonderful compliment.

      Reply
  9. Deanna Samaan says

    May 18, 2014 at 11:50 am

    I love this this is simply a great recipe and idea!!!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 19, 2014 at 10:33 am

      Thanks Deanna

      Reply
  10. The Ninja Baker says

    May 18, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    Sooo innovative, Renee. You are a master potato adventurer! With an eye for the delicious =)

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 19, 2014 at 10:33 am

      Thank you so much Kim! It sure was a fun adventure creating this recipe.

      Reply
  11. Beate says

    May 18, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    This is just amazing, Renee. I love all the flavors of those delicious looking BLT Potato Stacks. Perfection {as always} 🙂

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 19, 2014 at 10:32 am

      Thanks Bea – you are so kind.

      Reply
  12. Heather // girlichef says

    May 18, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    These are SO much fun, Renee! I have a feeling that I’d be hanging around this tray until they were all gone, though.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 19, 2014 at 10:31 am

      Thanks Heather and they are so worth hanging around the tray and eating several of them.

      Reply
  13. Besty @ dessertsrequired says

    May 18, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    You are totally right the familiar option is the easy way to go, but coming up with something creative is even better. I love the way you combined the BLT and potato. Can’t wait to try them.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 19, 2014 at 10:29 am

      Thanks Betsy and it sure was a lesson for me to tap more into my creative side.

      Reply
  14. Cindys Recipes and Writings says

    May 18, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    I love this stacking idea!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 19, 2014 at 10:29 am

      Thank Cindy and it was such fun building the stacks.

      Reply
  15. Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says

    May 18, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    I make BLT versions of both potato salad and pasta salad, but would have never thought of this presentation. I LOVE it, Renee!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 19, 2014 at 10:28 am

      Oh now I need to investigate a BLT pasta salad. That sounds yummy.

      Reply
  16. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    May 18, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    What a fun recipe, Renee! I’m sure they’re delicious!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 19, 2014 at 10:28 am

      They are very delicious Renee. We even had them as a light dinner one night.

      Reply
  17. Carla says

    May 18, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    Love this fun idea because these are much easier (and more fun!) to serve at picnics than a big bowl of potato salad.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 19, 2014 at 10:27 am

      Thanks Carla and I agree they are more fun than a bowl of potato salad.

      Reply
  18. Shaina says

    May 18, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    Wow that looks beautiful, Renee! I love how the simple act of stacking ingredients can make anything look so pretty and elegant

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 19, 2014 at 10:26 am

      Yes, and I think I need to try stacking things more often.

      Reply
  19. Melanie | Melanie Makes says

    May 18, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    I couldn’t wait to see this as soon as I saw your recipe title and believe me, they didn’t disappoint!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 19, 2014 at 10:25 am

      Thanks Melanie

      Reply
  20. Christine from Cook the Story says

    May 19, 2014 at 10:07 am

    What an adorable idea!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 19, 2014 at 10:24 am

      Thanks Christine. They sure do have a nice look to them.

      Reply
  21. Karen Hartzell (@InTheKitchenKP) says

    May 19, 2014 at 11:13 am

    Sign me up as your visiting taste tester! I love this recipe idea! Gorgeous, fresh and perfect for a picnic!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 24, 2014 at 11:45 am

      Thanks Karen and I now have you on my list of visiting taste testers.

      Reply
  22. Annie @Maebells says

    May 19, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    What a beautiful presentation! I love anything little and bite sized!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 24, 2014 at 11:44 am

      Thanks Annie. These are really big bites though. I had to cut mine into pieces.

      Reply
  23. Anne @ Webicurean says

    May 19, 2014 at 12:24 pm

    Wow those are gorgeous! Do you cater?! 😉

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 24, 2014 at 11:44 am

      No, sorry, I don’t cater. But I would be happy to make them for you if you ever visited.

      Reply
  24. Mary Frances says

    May 19, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    This is so cute! Great for a picnic or party food, and I love your presentation!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 24, 2014 at 11:43 am

      Thank you Mary and I agree that it does make for fun party food.

      Reply
  25. Katie says

    May 20, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    These are not only amazing to look at, but the flavors are making me drool! I love the presentation: what a great idea to stack everything!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 24, 2014 at 11:39 am

      Yea Katie, I had a lot of fun stacking. I see more of it in the very near future.

      Reply
  26. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    May 20, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    Those are some stunning stacks!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 24, 2014 at 11:38 am

      Thanks Dorothy.

      Reply
  27. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

    May 21, 2014 at 6:27 am

    I want about ten of these, Renee!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 24, 2014 at 11:36 am

      Wish I could send them to you right now Brianne.

      Reply
  28. Becca from ItsYummi! says

    May 22, 2014 at 10:31 am

    I didn’t realize that taters could be SO pretty! <3

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 24, 2014 at 11:35 am

      Oh you are so sweet Becca. Thanks a bunch.

      Reply
  29. Kelli's Kitchen says

    May 25, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    How Unique and wonderful! This would be so incredible as appetizers at a party!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      May 31, 2014 at 6:55 am

      For sure Kelli. Thanks.

      Reply
  30. Danielle Hatfield says

    July 29, 2014 at 11:06 am

    I can’t wait to try this recipe Renee!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      August 2, 2014 at 2:13 pm

      Thanks Danielle! You will have to let me know how you like it.

      Reply

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