Aussie potato salad
Aussie potato salad is a hearty side dish of steamed potatoes, eggs and crisp bacon tossed in a creamy mayonnaise, wholegrain mustard and balsamic dressing. The Thermomix TM7 steams potatoes and eggs to ideal doneness while you prepare the bacon, then blends a silky, stable dressing in seconds. Finished with spring onions and grated Parmesan for a barbecue favourite.
About this recipe
Aussie potato salad with the Thermomix TM7 is the barbecue side every host wants in their repertoire. This all-in-one kitchen machine steams the potatoes and eggs in the Varoma while you fry the bacon, so the whole salad comes together in one flow rather than a juggling act of pans. The emulsifying function turns mayonnaise, wholegrain mustard, olive oil and a splash of balsamic vinegar into a glossy dressing that clings to every potato cube and never splits on the buffet table. Grated Parmesan and sliced spring onions finish it with a savoury, gently sharp bite against the salty bacon. Whether you are searching for potato salad recipes for a summer barbecue, a picnic lunchbox or a quick weeknight dinner accompaniment, this Thermomix TM7 version delivers consistent texture and flavour every single time, with only one bowl to wash afterwards.
Preparation tips
- Steam the potatoes and eggs together in the Varoma, placing the eggs on top so they are easy to lift out; peel the eggs while still slightly warm so the shells come away cleanly and the yolks stay intact.
- Cook the bacon in a cold pan over gentle heat so the fat renders slowly, giving you shatteringly crisp strips rather than chewy ones; drain on kitchen paper before crumbling over the salad.
- Dress the potatoes while they are still warm so they absorb the mayonnaise-mustard flavour more deeply, then chill for an hour; taste before serving and add an extra dash of balsamic vinegar to lift the flavours.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: replace the bacon with smoked paprika-spiced crispy chickpeas or cubes of fried halloumi; the salty, smoky character is preserved and the salad stays hearty enough for a barbecue spread.
- Festive summer variation: add charred sweetcorn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, and swap half the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt to make a lighter, picnic-friendly dressing with a brighter tang.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Steaming the potatoes in the Varoma gives the TM7 evenly cooked, tender cubes that hold their shape in the salad
- Weighing the mayonnaise and mustard directly in the bowl, the Thermomix scale ensures your dressing ratios are balanced every time
- Whipping the balsamic vinegar into the mayonnaise, the TM7 creates a silky emulsified dressing that never separates
- Grating the Parmesan finely, the Thermomix delivers delicate cheesy strands that melt into the warm potatoes
- Chopping the spring onions in seconds, the TM7 gives even slices without the tears of cutting by hand
Ingredients
- water
- eggs
- potatoes
- bacon
- spring onions/shallots
- olive oil
- Parmesan cheese
- mayonnaise
- wholegrain mustard
- balsamic vinegar