Potatoes with Spiced Walnuts

Tired of serving ordinary potatoes? Try this pleasantly spiced dish with toasted walnuts and a delicious savory dressing.

Ingredients

Toasted Walnuts:

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon butter, melted

Potatoes:

2 pounds small red skinned potatoes

Dressing:

5 slices bacon

1/2 cup scallions, minced

1/2 cup celery, chopped

1/3 cup dry sherry

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 Tablespoon GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

3 Tablespoons parsley, chopped

1/3 cup vegetable oil

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Directions

Toasted Walnuts:
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Spread mixture on a baking sheet. Toast in oven until slightly browned, about 8 minutes, watching carefully.
Potatoes:
Cook until just tender. Cool. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Dressing:
Cook bacon. Drain on paper towels. Cool and crumble. Pour off bacon fat, leaving 1 tablespoon in pan. Add scallions and celery. Saute for 2 minutes. In a small bowl combine remaining ingredients. Pour over potatoes and toss until well coated. Add bacon, scallions and celery. Toss with coated walnut mixture. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Serves: 6-8