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BLT Salad With a Simple Mustard Vinaigrette

Bbq chicken chopped salad with hard-boiled eggs and fresh vegetables.

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The mustard vinaigrette adds zesty flavor to this simple BLT salad. Add a handful of toasted croutons, and enjoy!

Ingredients

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For the Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed or crushed and minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

For the Salad:

  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce (or mixed greens)
  • 2 tomatoes (thinly sliced)
  • 4 strips bacon (cooked and diced)
  • 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, 1/2 cup)
  • 2 large eggs (hard boiled)

Instructions

  1. Combine: In a jar or container of a blender, combine the apple juice, vinegar, garlic, onion, oregano, basil, and pepper. Drizzle the oil into the vinegar mixture while whisking or blending constantly. Refrigerate the dressing until serving time.
  2. Prepare the Salad: Layer the shredded or chopped lettuce, the sliced tomatoes, bacon pieces, and shredded Cheddar cheese. Slice the eggs and arrange a few slices on each salad.
  3. Finish and Serve: Just before serving, drizzle the salad with the apple vinaigrette.

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