Butter Lettuce Chicken And Cherry Salad Food

CHERRY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, dried cherries, celery, nuts, mayonnaise, milk, salt and pepper and apple if desired. Toss together well and refrigerate until chilled. Serve on toasted cracked wheat bread or croissants.

BIBB LETTUCE, CHICKEN, AND CHERRY SALAD WITH CREAMY HORSERADISH DRESSING

Steps:

• Make the dressing:
• Purée mayonnaise, lime juice, horseradish, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth. Set aside.
• Make the salad:
• Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high. Add panko and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne and transfer to paper towels; let cool.
• Combine chicken, lettuce, cherries, radishes, half of the panko, and half of the chives in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining breadcrumbs and chives.
• Do Ahead
• The dressing can be chilled for up to 2 days.

CHERRY CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Combine chicken, cherries, pecans, and onion in a bowl.
• Mix mayo, yogurt, and lemon juice.
• Pour over chicken mixture.
• Toss to mix.
• Refrigerate salad for 1-2 hours.
• Split croissants and divide chicken evenly.
• Sprinkle with black pepper before serving.

GRILLED BUTTER LETTUCE WITH CREAMY DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, and vinegar. Stir in basil and chives; season with salt and pepper. (To store, refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 3 days.)
• Brush both sides of bread with oil and grill, flipping once, until toasted, 3 minutes. Rub with garlic, season with salt, and cut into cubes.
• Grill lettuce, cut side down, until charred in spots, about 3 minutes. Serve warm, topped with dressing and croutons.

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH BACON, DRIED CHERRIES AND ROQUEFORT VI

Steps:

• Sauté bacon in heavy medium skillet until brown and crisp.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel to drain.
• Whisk together mayonnaise and vinegar.
• Gradually whisk in oil, then cheese.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss lettuce leaves, half of the cherries and half of the bacon with enough dressing to coat.
• Divide salad among 6 plates.
• Top with remaining cherries and bacon and serve.

CHICKEN ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Pour butter into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; stir in pecans and salt. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes, stirring twice. Set aside., Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels., In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, grapes, cranberries and cheese. Add chicken and reserved nuts; toss to combine. Serve with dressing.