Servings:four.

For a special-occasion dinner, this salad serves as a base for theBeef Tenderloin Roasted in a Salt Crust. The shallot and mustard vinaigrette that dresses the salad doubles as a sauce for the beef.

Ingredients

For the potatoes:

6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 lb. total)

For the vinaigrette:

1-1/2 cups plus 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely diced shallots (about 6)
1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
2 Tbs. Dijon mustard
1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

For serving:

1 cup walnut halves, toasted
6 oz. Gorgonzola, rind removed, cheese broken into chunks
3 cups lightly packed baby spinach (4-1/4 ounces), washed and spun dry

Calories (kcal) : 810
Fat Calories (kcal): 570
Fat (g): 64
Saturated Fat (g): 14
Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 16
Monounsaturated Fat (g): 31
Cholesterol (mg): 35
Sodium (mg): 330
Carbohydrates (g): 47
Fiber (g): 6
Protein (g): 18

Preparation

Roast the potatoes:

Heat the oven to 400°F. Put the potatoes on a baking sheet and roast until tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Let cool, peel, and break into 1- to 2-inch chunks. Put them on the baking sheet and set aside.

Make the vinaigrette:

Heat 2 Tbs. of the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté until softened, about 1 min. Whisk the vinegar and mustard in a medium bowl. Whisk in the remaining 1-1/2 cups oil. Add the sautéed shallots and their oil, along with the thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Fifteen minutes before serving:

Heat the oven to 375°F. Put the walnuts on the baking sheet with the potatoes; warm in the oven until the potatoes are hot, about 10 min. Put the potatoes and walnuts in a large bowl. Stir the vinaigrette; pour 1 cup of it over the potatoes and walnuts (save the rest to drizzle over thebeef tenderloin). Let sit for a couple of minutes. At the very last minute, add the Gorgonzola and spinach. Toss well but gently; don’t mash.

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Leisa_VA| 04/24/2018

I made this recipe for a dinner party last year. It was a perfect recipe for a crowd. I used the red/yellow small new potatoes and they were just perfect. I'm going to make it again for a special dinner. Coming back, I realized that I had not reviewed, and I wanted to do so. I used a spring mix as the base (which included baby spinach). Purchased croissants makes an easy accompaniment.
moebears| 02/26/2014

Delicious! Served with the salt-crusted tenderloin and roasted brussels sprouts. So good. I added roasted cherry tomatoes to the salad for some color and even more bursts of flavor. Definitely will repeat.
The_Weekend_Gourmet| 12/25/2012

I have been making this recipe at least once a year for almost 10 years, usually on Christmas with a nice prime rib (Spencer style roast). It has gotten rave reviews, even from picky eaters! The only change I make is subbing pecans for walnuts. I've also made it with russets, instead of yukon gold potatoes and it was just as good. This year I am using a mix of small purple, gold and red potatoes for some color. Happy eating!
emmiejane| 12/21/2010

I was looking this recipe up to make again for the holidays this year and can't believe it has no reviews. I just have to weigh in. This salad is absolutely delicious. It is perfect with beef at the holidays and really serves as a potato and salad dish in one! Really, one of my favorites.