Seared-Chicken Salad With Cherries and Goat-Cheese

Name: Seared-Chicken Salad With Cherries and Goat-Cheese Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 12 lb bing cherry, pitted and halved; ¼ cup walnut pieces

Servings: persons

1
In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, goat cheese, chives, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper.
2
Set dressing aside.
3
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high.
4
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
5
Working in batches, cook until opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
6
Thinly slice chicken crosswise.
7
Divide lettuce among four plates; top with chicken, cherries, and walnuts.
8
Serve salad with dressing alongside.
9
Note: If dressing is too thick, it may be thinned out with a little milk.

497

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream, ½ cup fresh goat cheese, crumbled (2 oz.), 2 tablespoons fresh chives, snipped, 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Seared-Chicken Salad With Cherries and Goat-Cheese Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Seared-Chicken Salad With Cherries and Goat-Cheese Dressing

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Variations & substitutions

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