Chicken, bacon and avocado salad

Ingredients:

1/4 pound bacon, or 4-5 slices, cut into 1/2 inch bits

8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped into 2 inch pieces, seasoned with salt and pepper

1 avocado – peeled, pitted and cut into 1-inch chunks

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped

1/4 cup chopped red onion

1/2 cup chopped walnut

1 apple – cut into 1 inch chunks (optional)

Dressing:

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoon apple cider

1 shallot, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon mustard

pinch salt

pinch black pepper

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil