Liege Salad

Directions

1. 1
   Place the potatoes in a large saucepan of salted water, bring to the boil and cook for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
2. 2
   Place the beans in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and season with salt. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until just tender.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, heat the butter in a frying pan, add the bacon and fry for 5 minutes or until crisp, turning from time to time.
4. 4
   Add the wine vinegar to the frying pan and boil rapidly, scraping up any bits of bacon. Continue to boil until reduced by 2/3rds.
5. 5
   Drain the cooked potatoes then peel them and cut them into slices.
6. 6
   Drain the beans and arrange in a salad bowl.
7. 7
   Place the potatoes around the outsides, sprinkle with the chopped parsley and spring onions then pour the diced bacon together with the vinegar over the top.
8. 8
   Serve warm.