Seared-Chicken Salad With Cherries and Goat-Cheese Dressing

alligirl's Note:

From Everyday Food: "Cherries aren't only for jams and pies -- these juicy, ruby red summer beauties are ripe for the picking in this refreshing salad."

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 4.0 salads

• ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
• ½ cup fresh goat cheese , crumbled (2 oz.)
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives , snipped
• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• coarse salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil , such as safflower
• 1 lb chicken cutlet
• 1 head boston lettuce , torn into bite-size pieces
• ½ lb bing cherry , pitted and halved
• ¼ cup walnut pieces

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, goat cheese, chives, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high.
3. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
4. Working in batches, cook until opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Thinly slice chicken crosswise.
5. Divide lettuce among four plates; top with chicken, cherries, and walnuts. Serve salad with dressing alongside.
6. Note: If dressing is too thick, it may be thinned out with a little milk.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

I'm just now realizing how enjoyable some recipes can be that include goat cheese! This salad, with its combo of goat cheese, fresh cherries AND toasted nuts, makes for A VERY SATISFYING SUMMER SALAD! Thanks for sharing the recipe! [Tagged, made & reviewed in Every Day Is a Holiday! tag]