Best Butter Lettuce Chicken And Cherry Salad Recipes

CHERRY CHICKEN SALAD

Cherry Chicken Salad image

After dining at a cafe in Michigan about 10 years ago, I tried duplicating this scrumptious twist on Chicken Salad at home. The cherries can be ordered on-line these days, which makes it much easier for those of us living where cherries are not readily available. Regular milk can be substituted for buttermilk, if necessary.

Provided by MIABING

Categories Salad

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, diced
⅓ cup dried cherries
⅓ cup diced celery
⅓ cup toasted, chopped pecans
⅓ cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon buttermilk
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅓ cup cubed apples

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 355.7 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

TYLER FLORENCE'S ROAST CHICKEN WITH WILTED BUTTER LETTUCE AND PEAS

Tyler Florence's Roast Chicken with Wilted Butter Lettuce and Peas image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 3-to-4-pound chicken, rinsed and patted dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 lemon, halved
1 head garlic, halved crosswise
1/2 bunch fresh thyme
4 to 6 bay leaves
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
6 black peppercorns
Kosher salt
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup frozen peas
1 large head butter lettuce, leaves separated

Steps:

Prepare the chicken: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Season the chicken cavity with plenty of salt and pepper; stuff the lemon halves, garlic, thyme and bay leaves inside. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine. Drizzle the skin with olive oil and rub all over; season with plenty of salt and pepper. Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan; roast for 1 hour, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thigh registers 165 degrees. Let rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Meanwhile, prepare the lettuce and peas: Combine the wine, red onion, bay leaf, peppercorns and a pinch of salt in a saucepan; simmer over medium heat until the mixture is syrupy and just coats the bottom of the pan. Whisk in the butter cubes, a few at a time, to thicken the sauce and give it a shine. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm. (Remove the peppercorns and bay leaf before serving.)
Place the peas in a small pot of salted boiling water until heated through; drain. Toss the peas, lettuce and beurre blanc (warm butter sauce) in a bowl until the lettuce wilts slightly. Serve with the chicken.

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

Bibb Lettuce, Chicken, and Cherry Salad With Creamy Horseradish Dressing image

This completely cravable summer dinner salad hits all the right spots of creamy, crunchy, sweet, and spicy.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories Salad Chicken Low Fat Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Low Cal Dinner Lunch Horseradish Cherry Spring Summer Healthy Low Cholesterol Chive Dairy Free Small Plates

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

For the dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the salad:
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups shredded cooked chicken (about half of a 2 1/2-pound rotisserie chicken)
8 cups Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves (from 1 large or 2 small heads)
2 cups cherries (about 10 ounces), pitted, halved
5 radishes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh chives, divided

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.