Swiss Cheese With Smoked Bacon And Herb Salad

Name: Swiss Cheese With Smoked Bacon And Herb Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs baby potatoes, scrubbed; 4 tbsp olive oil; 1 None onion, thinly sliced; 7 oz bacon, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, plus extra, for sprinkling; 14 oz raclette or Gruyere cheese, thinly sliced; None None Cornichons and pickled onions, to serve; None None FOR THE HERB SALAD; 1 cup garden cress; 1/2 cup loosely packed dill, chopped; 1/2 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 1/2 cup loosely packed chives, chopped; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

2 lbs baby potatoes, scrubbed
4 tbsp olive oil
1 None onion, thinly sliced
7 oz bacon, chopped
2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, plus extra, for sprinkling
14 oz raclette or Gruyere cheese, thinly sliced
None None Cornichons and pickled onions, to serve
None None FOR THE HERB SALAD
1 cup garden cress
1/2 cup loosely packed dill, chopped
1/2 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 cup loosely packed chives, chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1
Cook potatoes in boiling salted water 25-30 mins until tender; drain. Cool slightly then peel and coarsely chop. Set aside.
2
Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Cook onion and bacon 10-12 mins until onion is tender. Remove from pan; keep warm. Wipe pan clean; increase heat to high. Add remaining oil; cook potato, in batches, 3-5 mins until golden and crisp.
3
Meanwhile, preheat broiler to high. Combine potato, onion mixture and thyme in a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese; season to taste. Broil 3-5 mins until golden and bubbling. Sprinkle with additional thyme.
4
Meanwhile, for the herb salad, combine cress and herbs in a bowl. Whisk lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl; season to taste. Drizzle over salad; toss gently to combine. Serve with hot cheese, cornichons and pickled onions.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs baby potatoes, scrubbed, 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 None onion, thinly sliced, 7 oz bacon, chopped, and more.

Yes, Swiss Cheese With Smoked Bacon And Herb Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!