Spinach Salad With Smoked Chicken, Apple, Walnuts, Bacon - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 lb bacon, sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
1/3 cup cooking oil
2/3 lb smoked chicken breast, sliced
1 lb spinach, washed, stems removed (9 cups)
1 small red onion, chopped fine
1 apple, tart, peeled, cored, 1/2 inch cubes

Preparation

Heat oven to 350. Toast walnuts about 8 minutes. Let cool.
Cook bacon until crisp. Drain and crumble.
Whisk vinegar with mustard, salt and pepper in a small glass or stainless bowl. Whisk in oil.
In large bowl, combine 2 Tbsp of the dressing with chicken. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add walnuts, bacon, spinach, onion, apple and remaining dressing. Toss.