Autumn Chopped Chicken Salad

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

chicken breasts (2 large) ( trimmed and halved lengthwise)

1/2 tsp

Garlic salt ((or to taste))

1/8 tsp

black pepper (freshly ground)

1 tbsp

olive oil

head romaine lettuce ((8 cups chopped) rinsed and dried)

pears (cored and sliced)

1 cup

dried cranberries

1 cup

pecans (lightly toasted on a dry skillet)

1/2 cup

feta cheese (4 oz) (crumbled)

3 tbsp

balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp

Dijon mustard

garlic clove (pressed or finely minced)

1/2 cup

extra virgin olive oil ((regular olive oil also works))

1/4 tsp

salt

1/8 tsp

black pepper