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.

Davidadeyemi Ejalonibu
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This is one of my favorite salads. It's always a hit at parties.


eslam nagib
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It makes it so easy for busy weeknights.


Marzan Marzan
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful.


Queen Gaadi
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, so I used Greek yogurt instead. It was just as good!


Mohra Badreddine
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Alfie Richards
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I used grilled chicken instead of smoked chicken, and it was still delicious.


Sean Justg
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I added some crumbled blue cheese to my salad, and it was amazing! It gave the salad a nice tangy flavor.


Gyan Sharma
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


saleem akhtar
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I'm not a huge fan of melon, but I really enjoyed this salad. The other flavors balanced out the melon perfectly.


Ntando Majoro
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I made this salad for a picnic, and it was perfect. It was easy to transport, and everyone loved it.


Latavia Gilbert
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This was my first time trying smoked chicken, and I was really impressed. It added a wonderful flavor to the salad.


Shahmeer Qasim
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I love the colors in this salad! It's so vibrant and refreshing.


LYRICAL WORLD
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I've made this salad a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is especially delicious.


Regan Mexico
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This salad was a huge hit at my last potluck! The combination of sweet melon, savory smoked chicken, and crunchy almonds was perfect.