Best 9 Chicken Melon Spinach Salad Recipes

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Chicken melon spinach salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet cantaloupe, crisp spinach and grilled chicken is sure to please everyone at your table. This salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. Additionally, the zesty vinaigrette dressing adds a tangy flavor that takes this salad to the next level.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN-MELON SPINACH SALAD



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"This hearty salad is nutritious, and the combination of colors and flavors mix really well." It's ideal for hot summer nights! Lorie Fritsch - Dublin, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups fresh baby spinach
2-1/2 cups cubed cantaloupe
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup chopped onion
SALAD DRESSING:
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons salted soy nuts

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire and salt. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with soy nuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

TOMATO-MELON CHICKEN SALAD



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Nothing says summer like picking watermelon, tomatoes and raspberries, then tossing them together in a salad. The addition of grilled chicken makes it a satisfying yet still summery meal. -Betsy Hite, Wilton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
9 cups torn mixed salad greens
4 grilled chicken breasts (4 ounces each), sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, watermelon and raspberries. In a small bowl, whisk the basil, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Drizzle over tomato mixture; toss to coat. Divide salad greens among 6 serving plates; top with tomato mixture and chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH AND CHICKEN SALAD



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This salad tastes great and packs a super nutritional punch! Try it with any dressing, but my favorite is a fat free roasted garlic vinaigrette.

Provided by JESSICAWILLIAMS

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach, rinsed and dried
4 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, sliced
1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup black olives
3 ounces fontina cheese, shredded
½ cup fat-free roasted garlic salad dressing

Steps:

  • Place equal portions of spinach onto four salad plates. Arrange chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, and black olives over spinach, and top with cheese. Drizzle dressing over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 727.3 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

CHICKEN AND MELON SALAD



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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

1 honeydew melon
6 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups seedless grapes
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
½ cup sour cream
½ cup plain yogurt
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
salt and pepper to taste

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

STRAWBERRY-MELON SPINACH SALAD



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Pick up spinach leaves and green onions in the produce department, then swing by the deli for melon and strawberries. Add our Orange-Honey Dressing, and voilà--instant salad!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

Orange-Honey Dressing
12 cups bite-size pieces fresh spinach
2 cups sliced strawberries (1 pint)
2 cups cubed cantaloupe
6 medium green onions, sliced (6 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • Make Orange-Honey Dressing.
  • Toss remaining ingredients with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Cholesterol 0 mg, ServingSize 1 Serving

CRISPY CHICKEN SPINACH SALAD



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Want to serve your family a healthy salad, but one that will satisfy? Well, try this nutritional powerhouse! It's chock full of the good stuff like spinach, nuts and fruit. Plus it's packed with protein like Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips and bacon. One serving and they'll be good to go for hours!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2½ pounds Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips
10 ounces fresh spinach
½ cup bacon, cooked, crumbled
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
1 apple, thinly sliced
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup whole candied cashews
¼ cup blue cheese, crumbled
1 cup poppy seed dressing

Steps:

  • 1.Prepare Crispy Chicken Strips according to package directions. 2.While chicken is cooking combine spinach, bacon, onion, apple, cranberries, cashews and blue cheese in a serving bowl. 3.Slice prepared chicken and gently toss with greens and poppy seed dressing.

CHICKEN-MELON SPINACH SALAD



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A great find in Simple and Delicious submitted by L. Fritsch. Love the mix of fruit, protein and veggies with a simple dressing!

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 25m

Yield 5 , 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups fresh Baby Spinach
2 1/2 cups cantaloupe, cubed
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium avocado (ripe)
1/4 cup sweet onion, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil (yes more)
4 1/2 teaspoons sugar
4 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
4 1/2 teaspoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons salted sunflower seeds (or soy nuts are good)

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine all the salad ingredients (not the dressing ingredients).
  • In a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire and salt.
  • Pour over salad mixture and toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle with sunflower seeds or soy nuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.5, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 42, Sodium 262.4, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 12.9, Protein 17.2

CHICKEN AND MELON SALAD (HONEYDEW)



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Make and share this Chicken and Melon Salad (Honeydew) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 honeydew melon
6 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups seedless grapes
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts (optional)
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
salt and pepper

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 the the bowl of melon.
  • 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 234.7, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 67.3, Sodium 120.6, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 16.7, Protein 23.2

SPINACH SALAD WITH CHICKEN, CORN, TOMATOES, AND FETA



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For a quick, easy, and delicious meal, make this salad for supper in under 30 minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

Oil, for grill
5 chicken cutlets (about 1 pound total)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 bag (10 ounces) baby spinach
2 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
3 ounces feta, crumbled (1/2 cup)
1 cup corn kernels (from 2 ears)

Steps:

  • Heat a grill or grill pan to high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side, flipping once. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before cutting crosswise into strips.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Add chicken, spinach, tomatoes, feta, and corn; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, ripe ingredients: High-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad. Look for melons that are heavy for their size, with no bruises or cuts. Spinach should be dark green and crisp. Chicken should be fresh and cooked through.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken: If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken will steam instead of brown. This will result in bland, soggy chicken.
  • Use a light hand with the dressing: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing will weigh down the salad and make it soggy.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best enjoyed fresh. The melons and spinach will start to wilt if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Chicken melon spinach salad is a refreshing, healthy, and delicious salad that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of sweet melons, spinach, and grilled chicken is a winning combination. With a few simple tips, you can make this salad at home in no time. So next time you're looking for a light and easy meal, give this salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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