Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Seared-Chicken Salad with Cherries and Goat Cheese Dressing 3.4 (40) 3 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 21, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Cherries aren't only for jams and pies -- these juicy, ruby red summer beauties are ripe for the picking in this refreshing salad. Ingredients ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream ½ 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 ½ pound (2 cups) Bing cherries, pitted and halved ¼ cup walnut pieces Directions In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, goat cheese, chives, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside. 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. Divide lettuce among 4 plates; top with chicken, cherries, and walnuts. Serve salad with dressing alongside. Rate it Print