I like taking foods I’ve grown up with and putting an adult spin on them. This knife-and-fork salad contains the elements of a BLT—bacon, lettuce, and tomato—but I replace the mayo with a big wedge of incredibly full-flavored Roaring Forties blue cheese. It’s important for the bacon to be superthick, almost like a ham steak. If you don’t make the bacon yourself, which is so beyond worth it, go to your local butcher and bring home slab bacon. There are only a handful of ingredients in this simple dish, but they are all important and shouldn’t be skimped on.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Cut the bacon slices in half crosswise.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the shallot, vinegar, and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Add the frisée and toss with the vinaigrette.
Step 3
To serve, mound the frisée on 4 plates. Arrange the bacon, tomatoes, and blue cheese around the frisée.
