Name: Poblano Pepper, Corn and Potato “Chowder” Salad
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2-1/2 lb Red Bliss or New Potatoes; 2 tbsp salt; 8 strips of high quality bacon, cooked crisply, drippings reserved (leave out for vegetarian/vegan); 4 to 8 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, divided; 2 poblano, Cubanelle, Anaheim, or other mild chiles, cored, seeded and chopped in a small dice; 1 small red onion, halved and very thinly sliced; 8 to 10 ears of corn, kernels cut off the cob and reserved; 1/2 cup really good quality apple cider vinegar; 1/3 cup water; A few drops of your favorite hot sauce, such as Sriracha or Tabasco, to taste; 1 tbsp of honey, preferably not too floral flavored; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered, optional; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro