Whether you're a culinary maestro or a novice cook, preparing a delightful cantaloupe chicken salad for two can be a rewarding experience. This vibrant dish combines the sweetness of cantaloupe with the savory flavors of chicken, creating a refreshing and satisfying meal. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a tantalizing salad that is perfect for a light lunch, a casual dinner, or as a side dish to complement your favorite grilled or roasted meats. So, let's embark on a culinary journey as we explore the delectable world of cantaloupe chicken salad.
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CANTALOUPE WITH CHICKEN SALAD
A simple chicken salad served in a cantaloupe half. I haven't tried this yet, but hope to very soon.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Chicken
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, blueberries, celery, grapes and almonds.
- In a small bowl, mix dressing ingredients.
- Pour over the chicken mixture and toss gently.
- Spoon into cantaloupe halves.
- Nutritional Information: One serving (prepared with sugar substitute, light mayonnaise and sour cream and without added salt) equals: 285 calories, 87 mg sodium, 36 mg cholesterol, 37 gm carbohydrate, 18 gm protein, 9 gm fat.
CANTALOUPE WITH CHICKEN SALAD
This recipe is one of my favorite ways to eat blueberries. That delicious fruit is just one of the important crops grown here in the fertile Willamette Valley. They're grown for commercial use, but we usually pick about 60 pounds each summer for pies and other dishes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, blueberries, celery, grapes and almonds. In a small bowl, mix dressing ingredients. Pour over the chicken mixture; toss to coat. Spoon into cantaloupe halves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 25g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
CANTALOUPE CHICKEN SALAD
Apples add sweet-tart flavor and crunch to this lightened-up chicken salad that's lovely mounded on melon rings. Writes Nancy Daugherty from Cortland, Ohio, "Curry powder gives this fruity chicken a unique flavor and golden hue."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, apples, celery, onions and pecans. Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, curry and salt; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled., Meanwhile, place cantaloupe on it's side; cut into six rings. Discard seeds and ends. With a sharp knife, cut off rind. To serve, place cantaloupe rings on lettuce-lined plates. Top with chicken salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CANTALOUPE CHICKEN SALAD FOR TWO
"I found this recipe several years ago, and my son and I enjoy it often. It's just right for a cool-me-down lunch." Ginger Sullivan - Cutler Bay, FL
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, zest, lemon juice, ginger, salt and pepper. Add the chicken, celery, grapes and onions; toss to coat. Spoon 1 cup salad mixture into each cantaloupe half; sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CANTALOUPE CHICKEN SALAD FOR FOUR
For a refreshing meal, Shirley Leister fixes this simple chicken salad with sweet cantaloupe. For a different presentation, the West Chester, Pennsylvania cook arranges the melon like flower petals on a lettuce-lined plate, then mounds the salad in the center.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; stir well. Cut cantaloupe in half; discard seeds. Cut into 1-in.-wide wedges; peel. Place cantaloupe on four lettuce-lined plates; sprinkle with lemon juice. Serve chicken salad alongside melon.
Nutrition Facts :
GEE-GEE'S CHICKEN SALAD WITH CANTALOUPE
A flavorful blend of chicken, fruit, lemon, and ginger makes for a light and delicious chicken salad. This salad is perfect for special occasions, but easy enough to make at home any day. Serve it in a halved cantaloupe for a fabulous presentation!
Provided by Sue
Categories Salad
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make the dressing by whisking the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, ginger, and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the chicken, blueberries, celery, grapes, and almonds; stir gently until evenly mixed. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Spoon into cantaloupe halves to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 34.6 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 287.2 mg, Sugar 30.1 g
CHICKEN SALAD ON CANTALOUPE RINGS
A light chicken salad on a cantaloupe ring is a fun and flavorful way to perk up a summer luncheon, assures Sharon Bickett of Chester, South Carolina.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery, grapes and parsley. Combine the next seven ingredients; mix well. Pour over chicken mixture and toss. Chill for at least 1 hour. To serve, place 1 cup of chicken salad on each cantaloupe ring; sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts :
CHICKEN CANTALOUPE SALAD
What a nice salad! Refreshing and looks so lovely! Update:06/15/2010 just thought I'd add this so that you can make a really good salad! Please make sure that your cantaloupe is very ripe (not mushy) and sweet thanks ratherbeswimming.;)
Provided by Manami
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts in a pan and cover with chicken stock and water, if needed, to poach. Simmer on low heat for 8 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Remove from heat and allow to cool.(This you can do ahead of time, if needed).
- Slice chicken and set aside.
- Combine mayonnaise and sour cream.
- Add apple, lemon juice, celery grapes and cantaloupe.
- Mix gently and thoroughly.
- Add chicken slices and toss.
- Top with almond pieces or toasted pecans.
- Serve with hot biscuits and a nice Chablis.
CHICKEN AND MELON SALAD
A good use for leftover chicken. You can substitute other melons, papaya, pineapple, mushrooms, or water chestnuts for the grapes or the honeydew melon.
Provided by jen
Categories Salad
Time 15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut melon in half, and remove seeds. With a melon baller, scoop out melon balls; place in a large salad bowl.
- Add chicken, celery, and grapes to melon. Add water chestnuts if desired.
- In a small bowl, mix together, sour cream, yogurt, and curry powder. Gently stir into salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 102.3 mg, Sugar 17.6 g
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH CANTALOUPE
Perfect for the summer cookout- fresh cantelope from my mothers garden really does the trick. Great on pita bread or some lettuce
Provided by Shawn C
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Season chicken breasts with salt pepper and seasonings which you like. Grill chicken.T.
- hen cool cut in to small pieces.
- Set aside.
- Cook pasta according to directions on package. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
- Combine diced mango and melon, chicken and rest of ingredients; stuff shells.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe cantaloupe that is sweet and juicy.
- If you don't have any cooked chicken, you can easily make some by boiling or roasting a chicken breast.
- If you don't have any mayonnaise, you can substitute Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- Feel free to add other ingredients to your salad, such as chopped celery, onion, or grapes.
- Serve your cantaloupe chicken salad immediately, or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
This cantaloupe chicken salad is a delicious and refreshing meal that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad or a quick and easy meal, this cantaloupe chicken salad is a great option.
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