Seared-Chicken Salad with Cherries and Goat Cheese Dressing

By mamapig

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

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 1/2 cup crumbled fresh goat cheese (2 ounces)
• 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh chives
• 2 tsp. white-wine vinegar
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, such as safflower
• 1 lb chicken cutlets
• 1 head Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1/2 lb (2 cups) Bing cherries, pitted and halved
• 1/4 cup walnut pieces

Details

Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 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.

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 four plates; top with chicken, cherries, and walnuts. Serve salad with dressing alongside.