Name: Butter Lettuce, Chicken, and Cherry Salad
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 Perfect Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs , fat from pan reserved; 4 thick slices rustic bread, crusts removed, torn into 3/4" pieces; 1 pound fresh cherries, stemmed, pitted, and lightly crushed; 3 heads butter lettuce, cored and torn into pieces; 4 radishes, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon chopped chives

Butter Lettuce, Chicken, and Cherry SaladDavid Prince

However tempting it may be to eat all of the ultra-crunchy croutons—panfried in chicken fat—right out of the skillet, save some for this summery composed salad. And if you're feeling less indulgent,leave out the croutons and chicken skin.

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