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

A fresh and flavorful salad featuring tender Bibb lettuce, shredded chicken, and sweet cherries, topped with a creamy horseradish dressing and crispy panko breadcrumbs. This elegant combination offers a perfect balance of textures and tastes, from crisp to creamy and sweet to tangy.

4 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 8 cups Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
  • 2 cups cherries
  • 5 whole radishes
  • ¼ cup fresh chives

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

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

    5 min

  2. 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.

    10 min

  3. 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.

    10 min

  4. 4.

    The dressing can be chilled for up to 2 days.

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