Best 10 Tomato Melon Chicken Salad Recipes

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Transform ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary dish with our guide to crafting the perfect tomato melon chicken salad. This delightful salad combines the vibrant flavors of fresh tomatoes and sweet cantaloupe with tender chicken, creating a refreshing and satisfying meal. Whether you're seeking a light lunch, a flavorful side dish, or a unique entrée, this recipe is sure to please. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a burst of colors and textures in every bite.

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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

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

NEELY'S CHICKEN SALAD IN TOMATO CUPS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servingss

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 rotisserie chicken, skinless and meat shredded or diced
1/2 small red onion, diced
1 shallot, chopped
2 tablespoons freshly chopped tarragon leaves
1 celery rib, chopped
1 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 cups halved seedless red grapes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 large beefsteak tomatoes
1 head butter lettuce

Steps:

  • Mix first 10 ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Core tops of tomatoes with a paring knife. Using a melon baller, scoop out the insides of the tomatoes. Lay a leaf of lettuce in each tomato so it peeks out the top. Fill the tomatoes with a large scoop of the chicken salad and serve.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH TOMATO-CUCUMBER SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 23m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 lemon, juiced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 cup pear tomatoes, sliced in rounds
1 kirby cucumber, unpeeled, quartered lengthwise and sliced
3 pepperoncini peppers, stemmed and minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Freshly ground black pepper
4 chicken paillards (scaloppini), about 4 ounces each
Olive oil spray
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Smash the garlic clove, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear to a coarse paste. Put the garlic paste in a large bowl and stir in the olive oil and lemon juice. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, pepperoncini, and dill and toss. Give a couple of generous grinds of black pepper. Toss again, and set aside.
  • Preheat a grill pan or nonstick skillet to medium high. Spray the chicken paillards lightly with the olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Grill the chicken, in batches if necessary, to avoid crowding the pan, turning once, until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Place each paillard on a plate and serve topped with the tomato-cucumber salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 66 milligrams, Sodium 745 milligrams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 6 grams

SUMMERTIME TOMATO-MELON SALAD



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Looking for a savory summer salad? The combination of tomatoes, cantaloupe, avocado and greens sings with freshness and health.-Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 cups small baby heirloom tomatoes, halved
1 English cucumber, peeled and cubed
2 cups cubed cantaloupe
1 package (8 ounces) feta cheese, cubed
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 bunch watercress, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
CORIANDER-LIME VINAIGRETTE:
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/3 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, cantaloupe, cheese, avocado, watercress, basil and onion., In a dry small skillet over medium heat, toast coriander seeds until aromatic, about 2-3 minutes. Cool. Transfer to a spice grinder or a mortar and pestle; coarsely grind., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, vinegar, honey, lime zest, salt, pepper and coriander. Pour over tomato mixture and gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

TOMATO & MELON SALAD



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A lovely light starter that is superhealthy and all of your five-a-day in one bowl!

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Side dish, Supper

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ ripe green or orange-fleshed melon , cut into large chunks
¼ cucumber , peeled and chopped into chunks
3 vine tomatoes , chopped
½ bunch mint , roughly chopped
½ bunch coriander , roughly chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp mint sauce
toasted baguette , to serve

Steps:

  • Gently combine the melon, cucumber, tomatoes and herbs in a large bowl. Mix the olive oil and mint sauce with some seasoning, then pour over the other ingredients and stir again to coat in the mint dressing. Serve chilled, with slices of toasted baguette, rubbed with a fresh cut garlic clove if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.12 milligram of sodium

MELON, CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD



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Melon and cucumber are a marvelous combination, never more so than when ripe tomatoes provide a bridge between the two. Parsley, mint and the refreshing bite of Champagne vinegar take the flavors even higher, making this salad both a perfect lunch or a fine start to a summer dinner.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 European cucumber, peeled if desired and cut in medium dice
Salt to taste
1 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded if desired, cut in thin wedges or diced
1 small ripe honeydew melon or cantaloupe, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice or shaped into melon balls
2 to 3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon mild honey, like clover, or agave nectar
4 tablespoons grapeseed oil, rice bran oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Fresh watercress for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the cucumbers in a colander set in the sink or a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and let drain for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the other ingredients.
  • Toss the cucumbers, tomatoes and melon together in a bowl. Whisk together the vinegar, salt to taste, lime juice, honey and oil and toss with the fruit and vegetable mixture. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Just before serving, toss with the herbs. Line plates with watercress if desired. Taste the salad, adjust the seasonings and serve over the watercress.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 138, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 555 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

GREEN TOMATO AND HONEYDEW MELON SALAD



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Provided by Paul Grimes

Categories     Salad     Tomato     Side     Quick & Easy     Honeydew     Pumpkin     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Jalapeño     Cilantro     Seed     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 (first course or side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons raw green (hulled) pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoon finely chopped seeded fresh jalapeño
1 1/2 pounds mixed green tomatoes (not unripe), cut into 3/4-inch wedges
1/2 honeydew melon, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Toast cumin in a dry small heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add pumpkin seeds to skillet and heat, stirring constantly, until slightly puffed (be careful not to brown them), 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer seeds to a small bowl and stir in 1/4 teaspoon oil and salt to taste.
  • Whisk together cumin, vinegar, chile, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl, then gently toss with tomatoes, melon, and cilantro. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.

MELON AND SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Chicken     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Lunch     Cantaloupe     Honeydew     Arugula     Summer     Shallot     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 shallots, minced
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon leaves plus tarragon sprigs for garnish
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 bunches of arugula, coarse stems discarded and the leaves washed well and spun dry (about 8 cups)
1 whole boneless smoked chicken breast, skin and fat removed and the meat shredded
1 cup honeydew melon balls
1 cup cantaloupe balls

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk together the shallots, the vinegar, the parsley, the minced tarragon, and with salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Add the arugula, the chicken, and the melon balls, toss the salad until it is combined well, and garnish it with the tarragon sprigs.

MELON, CUCUMBER AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD



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This is an extremely simple, yet spectacularly refreshing salad, especially when made from height-of-the-season summer produce. Ripe melon mirrors the tomatoes' sweetness. Cucumber, a relative of melon, gives both crunch and flavor. A handful of basil and mint leaves, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice added just before serving, bring it all together.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small melon, such as cantaloupe or honeydew (about 3 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
8 ounces cherry tomatoes of different colors, halved
2 medium English cucumbers (about 12 ounces), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice, plus more to taste
Small handful of basil leaves
Small handful of mint leaves

Steps:

  • Place melon, tomatoes and cucumber in a large salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss well. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice. Toss lightly and leave to marinate for a few minutes and up to 30 minutes, to let the flavors mingle.
  • Add the basil leaves, tearing larger leaves into pieces, and the mint leaves.
  • Just before serving, fold the leaves into the salad and toss well. Taste and add a little more lime juice, as needed.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, juicy tomatoes and melons for the best flavor.
  • Choose a variety of tomatoes, such as cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, or heirloom tomatoes, for a more complex flavor.
  • If you don't have time to grill the chicken, you can use rotisserie chicken instead.
  • For a vegetarian version of this salad, omit the chicken and add some crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese.
  • Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, cilantro, or mint, for an extra burst of flavor.
  • Serve this salad with a side of crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Tomato melon chicken salad is a refreshing and flavorful summer dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. With its combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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