Healthy Recipes Healthy Salad Recipes Mixed Green Salad with Chicken & Sour Cherry Vinaigrette Be the first to rate & review! This salad celebrates the fleeting season of sour cherries—it's short and they're extremely perishable, so scoop them up when you see them and enjoy them within a couple of days. Here we feature them along with dried sour cherries, chicken, toasted walnuts and blue cheese in a flavor-packed salad. When sour cherries are out of season, you can swap in frozen sour cherries; just be sure to thaw them before using. By Devon O'Brien Devon O'Brien Instagram As EatingWell's former Senior Food Editor, Devon handled all things weeknight dinner and fast meal solutions. She also worked in the EatingWell Test Kitchen developing and testing recipes and shooting how-to videos. In her current position at Allrecipes, she's focused on all the hottest food trends, new products and ideas and best hacks pertaining to cooking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 28, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Jacob Fox Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy High-Protein Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ½ cup sour cherries, pitted and chopped 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed 3 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme, divided ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon minced shallot 5 ounces mixed salad greens ½ cup crumbled blue cheese ½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted (see Tip) ¼ cup dried sour cherries Directions Combine sour cherries and sugar in a large bowl; set aside. Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush chicken with 1/2 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Grill, flipping once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, add vinegar, shallot and the remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper to the cherries. Slowly whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Add greens, cheese, walnuts and dried cherries; toss to coat. Slice the chicken and serve on top of the salad. Tip For the best flavor, toast nuts before using in a recipe. To toast chopped nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 460 Calories 30g Fat 15g Carbs 33g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 3 oz. chicken & 2 cups salad Calories 460 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 15g 5% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 9g Added Sugars 1g 2% Protein 33g 66% Total Fat 30g 38% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Cholesterol 95mg 32% Vitamin A 1676IU 34% Vitamin C 9mg 10% Vitamin D 5IU 1% Vitamin E 3mg 18% Folate 74mcg 19% Vitamin K 2mcg 2% Sodium 547mg 24% Calcium 138mg 11% Iron 2mg 11% Magnesium 72mg 17% Potassium 656mg 14% Zinc 2mg 18% Omega 3 2g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved