A beautiful and simple salad with all the sweetest flavors of fall. Simple grilled chicken, pears, cranberries, walnuts and more are stacked up on leafy greens and topped with a maple balsamic vinaigrette to make a quick and easy meal!
PREP THE CHICKEN: Heat oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken cutlets with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper on both sides.
COOK THE CHICKEN: When the oil shimmers, reduce the temp to medium and add the chicken cutlets to the pan. Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, or until no longer pink in the center.
MAKE THE DRESSING: While the chicken cooks, add all dressing ingredients to a blender and blend on low for 30-40 seconds. Set aside while you assemble to salads.
ASSEMBLE THE SALAD: In a large bowl, add 3 cups of greens, 1 sliced chicken breast cutlet, ½ a pear, 2 tablespoons feta, 2 tablespoons nuts, and 2 tablespoons of dried cranberries. Dress each salad with 2 tablespoons of the maple balsamic vinaigrette.