Pear & Pepper Chopped Salad

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together garlic, shallot, both mustards, Italian seasoning, lemon zest, juice, oil, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour half of the mixture in a jar and save for the vinaigrette. To the bowl, add the chicken, and let it marinate for an hour.

Step 2

Preheat grill to medium high. Remove chicken from marinade and allow excess to drip off. Transfer chicken to greased grill grates and grill for 5 minutes, flip, and finish for another 6-7 depending on thickness. Remove and allow to cool a bit. Slice on the bias. Drizzle a little bit of dressing and toss the chicken in it and it’s juices.

Step 3

To the jar with remaining vinaigrette, add white wine vinegar and chives. Shake well.

Step 4

In a large bowl, pour a few tablespoons of the vinaigrette in the bottom. Add in peppers, pears, shallot, chicken, and pistachios. Give it a toss and add lettuce and arugula. Season with salt, pepper.

Step 5

Top with bacon, cheese and chives. Serve immediately.