Salade de Pissenlits au Lard Champenoise

Thoroughly wash the greens, drain and dry on paper towels. Put the potatoes in cold salted water, bring to a boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until almost tender; they should be slightly undercooked.

Meanwhile, if the bacon is salty, blanch* it. Set a pottery bowl in a water bath and heat until hot but not scalding to the touch. When the potatoes are cooked, drain them, peel and sli