French Fry Deluxe Salad

Name: French Fry Deluxe Salad
Ingredients: 3 cups frozen curly french fries (about 9 ounces); 4 strips bacon; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; 3 tablespoons chopped dill pickle, plus a splash of pickle juice from the jar; 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 1/2 tablespoons malt vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion; 2 romaine hearts, torn; 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; Toasted sesame seeds, for topping (optional)