Prep time: 10 mins – Cook time: 30 mins – Total time: 40 mins
INGREDIENTS
- 2 packages Side Delights Steamables Reds or 3lbs small red potatoes
- ¾ lb thick cut bacon
- 1 head frisee lettuce, well washed and torn into bite sides pieces
- 4 large boiled eggs, peeled and quatered
- ¼ cup bacon fat
- 1.5 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 3 cloves finely chopped garlic
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut potatoes into 1.5 inch wedges. Set a steamer basket in a large pot- filled with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Steam for 20-25 minutes on high then check for doneness. If they are still a bit hard, steam until they are fork tender, but not mushy.
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over low heat- pouring off and reserving a bit of rendered fat each time you turn the bacon. When bacon is ready, cut into small pieces and set aside.
- Make Dressing: Just before assembling, warm bacon fat until it is completely liquid. Whisk in vinegar and garlic. Since some bacon is quite seasoned, I recommend holding off on adding salt and pepper until you’ve tasted your vinaigrette.
- Assemble the Salad: Toss potatoes and bacon with vinaigrette, letttuce, and chopped parsley. Top with quartered boiled eggs and a dusting of coarse ground black pepper.
