Salads with cider

2 lbs. red potatoes , cooked until tender, quartered 4 pieces hardwood bacon, cooked, fat reserved 3 scallions , chopped 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup water 2[...]

1 1/2 pounds fingerling or other baby potatoes , thinly sliced Salt 1 small shallot , minced Pepper 1 scant teaspoon sugar About 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1[...]