Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1              pound  frisee -- torn into
                        bite-size pieces
  2             pounds  lean slab bacon -- cut into 1" long by
                        -- about 1/4"
          thick pieces  
     1/4           cup  french peanut oil
     1/3           cup  minced shallots
     1/4           cup  dry white wine
     1/4           cup  white wine vinegar
                        croutons
                        sauteed diced potatoes
                        === optional garnishments ===
  4                     poached eggs
  2        tablespoons  minced fresh herbs
                        (such as tarragon -- chives, and
                        -- chervil)

Preparation:

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 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.

Nutritional Information:

96 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (51% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 212mg Cholesterol; 142mg Sodium