Frenchie Salad Recipes

FRENCH FRY DELUXE SALAD

Steps:

• Bake the french fries as the label directs until crisp. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, about 4 minutes per side; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Cool slightly, then break the bacon into pieces. Make the dressing: Whisk the mustard, pickle, pickle juice, ketchup, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a large bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. 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. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
• Photograph by Charles Masters

FRENCH FRY SALAD

Steps:

• Toss half a 28-ounce bag frozen shoestring fries with 2 teaspoons each olive oil and chopped rosemary. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 425˚ until crisp, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, mix 1/2 minced shallot, 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar and a pinch of salt in a large bowl; whisk in 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard. Add 1 chopped head frisee and 1/4 cup chopped chives. Add the fries and 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese, season with salt and pepper and toss.

FRENCH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pot; cover with cold water by 1 inch and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Run under cold water to cool slightly, then drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together oil, mustard, vinegar, shallot, parsley, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Add potatoes and onion and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature. To store, refrigerate, up to overnight.

CLASSIC FRENCH SALAD

Steps:

• On extra-large serving platter, arrange all ingredients except dressing. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing.

FRENCHIE'S SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, salt, pepper, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, onion and garlic. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate and whisk before using.

FRENCH COUNTRY SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Whisk champagne vinegar, mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Gradually add oil, whisking until emulsified. Stir in walnuts. Season with pepper. Set aside.
• Stir onions, balsamic vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a skillet; season with pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions have absorbed most of the liquid, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Let onions cool.
• Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add apple; cook, flipping once, until just beginning to brown and soften, 1 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat; set aside.
• To serve, arrange 2 slices of ham on each of 4 plates. Toss lettuce with dressing; divide among plates. Arrange cheese and apple slices on top, evenly dividing among plates. Garnish each plate with 2 onions. Serve with bread.

FRENCH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl. Cool slightly. Peel and slice into a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, consomme, green onion, parsley, and salt and pepper.
• Gently toss warm potatoes with dressing. Cover, and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

CLASSIC FRENCH GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the chives, tarragon, olive oil, vinegar, mustard,salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
• Add in the Brie, if using.
• Pour over greens and toss until coated.