Best 6 Chicken Salad In Melon Rings Recipes

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Chicken salad in melon rings is a refreshing and light dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The sweet melon complements the savory chicken salad, and the dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. Plus, this recipe is relatively easy to make.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

CHICKEN SALAD IN MELON RINGS



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"This refreshing salad is sure to please everyone at your next luncheon," promises Kim Ozak of Winnipeg, Manitoba. "It's eye-catching and easy to prepare, requiring less time in the kitchen so you have more time to spend with your friends."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup halved seedless grapes
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 to 1/2 cup vinaigrette or salad dressing of your choice
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon diced pimientos
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves
6 cantaloupe rings (1-1/2 inches thick), peeled

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss the chicken and lemon juice. Add the celery, grapes, onion, dressing, almonds, pimientos, salt and pepper; mix well. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, arrange lettuce on salad plates; top each with a melon ring. Fill center with chicken salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN SALAD ON CANTALOUPE RINGS



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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

2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup green grapes
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cantaloupe rings
Toasted sliced almonds

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 SALAD



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This is so easy, quick and delicious! This can be made ahead of time and used as needed. Presto, chicken salad-o!

Provided by Jeanette

Categories     Salad

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced
1 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon salt-free herb and spice blend
1 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, celery, spice blend and mayonnaise. Mix all together; more or less mayonnaise can be added, depending on your preference. Voila, your summer salad is ready to serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 72.3 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 219.4 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

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

CHICKEN SALAD ON CANTALOUPE RINGS



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I found this recipe in Taste of Home magazine years ago and served it at my sister-in-law's bridal luncheon. It was a huge hit with all of her guests, although I didn't serve it on the cantaloupe rings. I made a beautiful fruit salad to pair it with and everyone loved it.

Provided by Little_Misskittywhi

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups cooked cubed chicken
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup green grape
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cantaloupe, rings
toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery, grapes and parsley. In another bowl or pyrex graduate, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, cider vinegar, mustard, salt, sugar and pepper. Pour over chicken mixture and toss well. Chill the salad for at least an hour. To serve, put 1 cup of chicken salad in cantaloupe ring and sprinkle with toasted almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.1, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 631.1, Carbohydrate 61.2, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 52.6, Protein 5.5

Tips:

  • Choose the right melon: For the best results, select a ripe and firm melon with a sweet flavor. Honeydew, cantaloupe, and watermelon are all good choices.
  • Keep the melon chilled: Before you start assembling the salad, chill the melon in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This will help the salad stay cool and refreshing.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the salad will be. Choose fresh, ripe chicken, vegetables, and fruit. Avoid using processed or canned ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the salad: Once you've added all the ingredients, mix the salad gently until just combined. Overmixing will make the salad mushy.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Chicken salad is best served immediately after it's made. If you need to make it ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.

Conclusion:

Chicken salad in melon rings is a light, refreshing, and delicious summer salad. It's perfect for a picnic, potluck, or backyard barbecue. With its sweet and savory flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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