Maple Vinaigrette Ingredients:as I usually say, a salad is all about the dressing and this one is fantastic!
1/4cupreal maple syrup
1/4cuplight flavored olive oil
1tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
2teaspoonsdijon mustard
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Salad Ingredients:
baby spinach leaves
dried cranberries
1/2lbof baconcooked and crumbled
eggsprepared to order
Instructions
Spread out the bacon on a large baking sheet and place in a cold oven. Turn on the oven to 400 degrees. When the bacon is cooked, remove from the oven and drain on paper towels. Crumble to the desired size.
Spread the bread cubes out on a silpat or parchment lined baking sheet. Combine the butter, cinnamon, sugar and salt. Drizzle over the bread cubes. Toss to coat. Bake for 5-10 minutes, just until toasted. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients and set aside. Cook the eggs to your liking. A couple of my kids wanted their salad with hard boiled eggs, I had mine over easy.
Layer each plate with spinach, croutons, cranberries and crumbled bacon. Top with eggs and drizzle with the vinaigrette.