Roast Chicken, Apple, and Pecan Salad

Most nights I feel like fixing a proper dinner for myself.  You know, a meat, a starch and a vegetable. I really do find it relaxing and a great way to unwind to chop and saute and roast.  The sounds and the aromas are almost intoxicating and sometimes I could compare its ability to melt away the angst of day like a good stiff evening cocktail.  Then there are nights when the thought of cooking is more than I can bare.  That's when a hearty salad such as this is the perfect solution.  A couple of pieces of oven roasted chicken, cooled and shredded, added to crisp romaine leaves, sweet sliced apple and crunchy warmed pecans with a sprinkle of sharp cheddar is one of my favorites and ideal for this time of year.  All it needs is to be dressed with a little red wine vinegar and drizzle of really good olive oil, salt and pepper and you can relax knowing you have a great dinner and no pots and pans to clean!