Description
This Fresh Cherry Salad with Chicken & Cherry Balsamic Dressing is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it the perfect choice for any gathering or a light weeknight dinner. Juicy Chelan Fresh cherries pair beautifully with tender grilled chicken and creamy honey goat cheese, all drizzled with a smooth cherry balsamic dressing that ties everything together. Not only is this salad visually stunning, but it also boasts a refreshing taste that will impress your guests. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant dish is both quick and healthy, offering a delicious way to enjoy seasonal fruits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 8 cups power greens (arugula)
- 4 ounces honey goat cheese
- 5 cups Chelan Fresh sweet cherries (pitted and sliced)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp garlic
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to 400°F. Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for about 8-10 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- While grilling, blend olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, and garlic until smooth.
- On each plate, layer 2 cups of power greens as a base, add crumbled goat cheese (1 ounce), top with sliced cherries (1 cup), and drizzle with dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg