Curly Endive and Apple Smoked Bacon Salad

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1 pound thick cut slab bacon, cut into 1/4- inch pieces, lardons

2 tablespoons chopped shallots

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup olive oil

1 head chicory, cut into bite-size pieces, well washed and dried

1 cup fresh croutons