French Fry Deluxe Salad

Ingredients

• 4 strips bacon 
• 3 tablespoons dill pickle chopped
• 9 ounces curly fries frozen french
• 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
• 1.5 tablespoons catsup 
• 4 servings kosher salt and pepper freshly ground
• 1.5 tablespoons malt vinegar 
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 
• 0.3 cup onion red thinly sliced
• 2  baby greens 
• 0.3 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• 0.3 teaspoon sugar 
• 1 tablespoon mustard yellow

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• oven
• whisk

Directions

1. Bake the french fries as the label directs until crisp.
2. Let cool.
3. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Whisk the mustard, pickle, pickle juice, ketchup, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a large bowl.
5. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
6. Add the french fries, bacon, tomatoes, red onion, romaine and cheddar cheese to the bowl with the dressing and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the salad among bowls.
7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
8. Photograph by Charles Masters