Caesar-Style Cherry Chicken Salad

2 quarts cut romaine lettuce
2 cups pitted Northwest fresh sweet cherries
2 cups sliced (2-1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2-inch) cooked chicken breast
Easy Parmesan Croutons (recipe follows)
Lime Dressing (recipe follows)
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Yield: 6 servings

Toss lettuce, cherries, chicken and croutons in a large salad bowl. Just before serving, pour Lime Dressing over salad, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss lightly.

Easy Parmesan Croutons: Cut 3 slices day-old bread into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese. Heat in a nonstick skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 or until golden brown; stir frequently. Makes 1-1/2 cups.

Lime Dressing: Combine 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 small clove crushed garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground coarse black pepper. Beat in 1/3 cup olive oil until blended. Remove garlic clove before pouring over salad. Makes about 1/2 cup.