Bacon, Pear and Blue Cheese Chicken Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

Simple salads are the best meal for the warmer months, in my opinion. And even though this salad is simple, it packs so much flavor. The bacon (thick-cut is key) and blue cheese are a perfect marriage and the pear adds a special sweet touch. Serve this alfresco style with a cold glass of white wine and enjoy these precious sunny days!

1. Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl.

2. Place butter lettuce leaves on a serving platter and top with the remaining salad toppings. Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve.

Bacon, Pear and Blue Cheese Chicken Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
Serves 4

All you need:
Vinaigrette
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 head butter lettuce, leaves torn
1 pear, cored and thinly sliced
1 bunch green onion, thinly sliced
2 cooked chicken breasts, diced
3 thick-cut slices bacon, cooked and diced
4 oz. crumbled blue cheese

All you do:
1. Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Place butter lettuce leaves on a serving platter and top with the remaining salad toppings. Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve.