Red Potato Salad with Bacon

Mrs. BA has now made this dish twice and it is very tasty.  I mean, it's got bacon in it.  And it's from Paula Deen, so it must be good for you, right?

Ingredients

• 6 cups cubed red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled (about 1 1/4 pounds) 
• Salt 
• 2 ounces bacon (2 or 3 strips) 
• 1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color or a combination) 
• 1/4 cup minced red onion 
• 1/4 cup sliced scallions (about 2 scallions) 
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 
• Freshly ground pepper 

Directions
Put the potatoes in a large pot; add water just to cover and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.

Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels and finely chop.

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, chopped bacon, bell pepper, onion and scallions.

In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, mayonnaise, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pour over the potato mixture, tossing gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate or serve at room temperature.