Grilled Spiced Chicken With Sweet Cherry and Tomato Salad Makes Quick, Easy Summer Delight

Sweet and tangy cherries make this the perfect salad for August.

A salad of sweet cherries paired with grapes, cherry tomatoes and jalapeno adds a seasonal zing to a platter of roast chicken. Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS

By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Sweet cherries are one of August’s favorite offerings for making a quick and simple cobbler, tart or buttery shortcake for dessert. But the ruby-red stone fruits, which are in season through early September and chock full of good-for-you antioxidants, can add a punch of sweet flavor to a lot of other dishes, too.