Best Cantaloupe With Chicken Salad Recipes

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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 :

CANTALOUPE WITH CHICKEN SALAD



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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

2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
2 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup celery, sliced
1 cup green seedless grape, halved
1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 cantaloupes, halved, seeded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar or 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

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



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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

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/2 to 2 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 cantaloupe, halved and seeded
DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar or sugar substitute to equal 1-1/2 teaspoons
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional

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 FOR TWO



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"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

1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash salt and pepper
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved
2 green onions, chopped
1 small cantaloupe, halved and seeded
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

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

GEE-GEE'S CHICKEN SALAD WITH CANTALOUPE



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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

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
½ cup sliced almonds
3 cantaloupes, halved and seeded

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 CANTALOUPE SALAD



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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

2 chicken breasts (boneless & skinless)
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup mayonnaise (may need more)
2 3/4 tablespoons sour cream
1 red apple, cored and diced (unpeeled)
1/2 lemon, juice of
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
7 ounces green seedless grapes
1 cantaloupe, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces (make sure it is ripe)
3 teaspoons slivered almonds or 3 teaspoons pecan pieces, toasted

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.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH CANTALOUPE



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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

1 medium ripe mango, peeled seeded, chopped
2 cleaned boneless chicken breasts
6 jumbo pasta shells
1/2 cantaloupe, seeded diced
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

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.

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

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