Potato Salad with Bacon

• MAKE-AHEAD

Ingredients

1. 1 1/2 pounds small new potatoes
2. One 1/4 -pound piece of slab bacon, sliced 1/4 inch thick and cut into 1-inch strips
3. 1/4 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
4. 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
5. 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
6. 1 tablespoon Dijon or grainy mustard
7. 2 tablespoons olive oil
8. Salt and freshly ground pepper
9. Chives, for garnish

1. Cook the new potatoes in boiling salted water until tender, 12 to 15 minutes; drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, over moderately high heat until crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
3. Peel the potatoes as soon as they're cool enough to handle. In a bowl, toss the potatoes with the stock, shallots, vinegar and mustard and let stand for 1 hour, tossing occasionally. Add the bacon and olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Garnish with chives and serve at room temperature.