Frisee Salad With Hot Bacon Dressing

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Frisee torn into bite-size
1/2 lb	227g / 8oz	Lean slab bacon - cut into 1-inch pieces about 1/4-inch thick
1/4 cup	59ml	French peanut oil
1/3 cup	30g / 1.1oz	Shallot - minced
1/4 cup	59ml	Dry white wine
1/4 cup	59ml	White wine vinegar
		Croutons - if desired
		Sauteed diced potatoes
		Poached eggs as accompaniments - if desired
2 tablespoons	30ml	Minced fresh herbs - such as tarragon chives and chervil

Recipe Instructions

Arrange the frisee in a salad bowl.

In a saucepan of boiling water blanch the bacon for 3 minutes, drain and pat dry.

In a skillet set over moderate heat, heat the oil until hot.

Add the bacon and cook until it is nearly crisp. With a slotted spoon remove the bacon to drain on paper towels.

To the skillet add the shallots and cook 1 minute, stirring.

Add the white wine and vinegar and reduce for 1 minute.

Pour the dressing over the frisee, add the bacon, croutons and potatoes and toss to combine. Divide the salad among serving plates and garnish each with a poached egg and fresh herbs.

Source:
David Rosengarten

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