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Cherry Chicken Salad

Course: Salad
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 qts Romaine Lettuce
  • 2 cups Northwest Cherries pitted
  • 2 cups sliced, cooked chicken breast
  • Easy Parmesan Croutons
  • 2 tbsp Shredded Parmesan cheese

Lime Dressing

  • 3 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp grated, lime peel
  • 1/4 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup Olive oil beaten in

Instructions

  • 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 ½-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, ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon grated lime peel and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground coarse black pepper.  Beat in 1/3 cup olive oil until blended.  Remove garlic clove before pouring over salad.  Makes about ½ cup.
    **Time-Crunch Variation:  Purchase cut romaine lettuce, prepared croutons and cooked chicken from the salad bar or deli at your grocers.  Dress the salad with bottled Caesar dressing.
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