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Cherry Chicken Salad

Cherries are still in season! This dressing is great on most green salads.

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
INGREDIENTS 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
DIRECTIONS FOR THE DRESSING:
  1. Purée mayonnaise, lime juice, horseradish, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth. Set aside.
DIRECTIONS FOR THE SALAD:
  1. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high. Add panko and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 4–5 minutes.
  2. Season with salt and cayenne and transfer to paper towels; let cool.
  3. Combine chicken, lettuce, cherries, radishes, half of the panko, and half of the chives in a large bowl.
  4. 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.
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