Pear Salad with Walnuts, Avocado and Grilled Chicken

SERVES 2

Ingredients  

• 6 cups spring mix - lettuce leaves, I like using the butter lettuce in the bag from woolies

• 2 pears, any choice you prefer

• 200g grilled chicken breast

• 2 slices cooked bacon

• ¼ cup goat cheese crumbles or feta cheese

• 2 Tablespoons dried cranberries

• 2 Tablespoons chopped walnuts, raw or toasted

• ½ avocado, sliced or chopped into chunks

Maple Balsamic Dressing

• ½ cup balsamic vinegar, I used white

• ¼ cup olive oil

• 1 teaspoon maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard

• 1 teaspoon minced garlic

• ½ teaspoon sea salt

• ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions 

• Prepare bacon + chicken: Cook turkey bacon and grill chicken if you haven't already. See notes.

• Make dressing: Prepare dressing by whisking together all ingredients in a small bowl or jar. I like using a jar with a lid for this so you can easily store any leftover dressing in the fridge in that same jar.

• Prep salad: Grab two bowls and add a base of spring mix, pear slices, grilled chicken breast, bacon, cheese, dried cranberries, walnuts and avocado.

• Serve: Drizzle salad with desired amount of balsamic dressing and enjoy!