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
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
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.
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.
Just before serving, drizzle the salad with the apple vinaigrette.