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

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Bibb lettuce chicken and cherry salad with creamy horseradish dressing on a white platter.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Anna Stockwell

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

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    4 servings

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

Preparation

  1. Make the dressing:

    Step 1

    Purée mayonnaise, lime juice, horseradish, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth. Set aside.

  2. Make the salad:

    Step 2

    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.

    Step 3

    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.

  3. Do Ahead

    Step 4

    The dressing can be chilled for up to 2 days.

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