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Seared-Chicken Salad with Cherries and Goat Cheese Dressing

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

Everyday Food, June 2008 http://www.marthastewart.com/314719/seared-chicken-salad-with-cherries-and-g
  • Prep Time 25 minutes
  • Total Time 25 minutes
  • Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
    • 1/2 cup crumbled fresh goat cheese (2 ounces)
    • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
    • 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
    • 1 pound chicken cutlets
    • 1 head Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
    • 1/2 pound (2 cups) Bing cherries, pitted and halved
    • 1/4 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. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Working in batches, cook until opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Thinly slice chicken crosswise.
  3. Divide lettuce among four plates; top with chicken, cherries, and walnuts. Serve salad with dressing alongside.

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