3790. SMOKED TROUT and BACON PITAS

makes 4 pitas

10 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 10 slices)

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons grainy mustard

Salt and freshly ground pepper

6 ounces skinless smoked trout fillets, flaked

1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (1/2 pound), halved

1/4 pound frisée, torn (4 cups)

2 scallions, thinly sliced

Four 7-inch pita breads

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderately high heat until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels. In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the sour cream and mustard and season with salt and pepper. Add the bacon, smoked trout, cherry tomatoes, frisée and scallions and toss to coat. Spoon the salad into the pita breads and serve.

bacon recipe source: Annie Miller, Food & Wine, August 2004