California Avocado, Bacon and Tomato Salad - California Avocados

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch dice
• 2 Tbsp. large capers, thoroughly drained and patted dry
• 4 thin slices red onion
• 12 cups assorted lettuces, such as romaine, arugula, escarole and watercress
• 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 4 medium tomatoes, cored and diced
• Homemade Croutons (see make-ahead recipe below)
• Vinaigrette (see make-ahead recipe below)
• 1 ripe Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled, quartered and thinly sliced
• Cracked Black Pepper Oil, optional (see make-ahead recipe below)
• Homemade Croutons
• 3 Tbsp. Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 4 slices crusty whole wheat bread, torn into small pieces
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Vinaigrette
• 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 tsp. spicy Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
• Cracked Black Pepper Oil
• 2 Tbsp. coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 freshly squeezed lemon juice