2medium cloves garlic, pressed or crushed and minced
1teaspoonDijon mustard
1teaspoondried minced onion
1/2teaspoondried leaf oregano
1/2teaspoondried leaf basil
1/4teaspoonground black pepper
1/4cupolive oil
For the Salad:
2cupsshredded romaine lettuce, or mixed greens
2tomatoes, thinly sliced
4strips bacon, cooked and diced
2ouncessharp cheddar cheese, shredded, 1/2 cup
2large eggs, hard boiled
Instructions
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.
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.
Finish and Serve: Just before serving, drizzle the salad with the apple vinaigrette.