FRUITY CHICKEN SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND CANTALOUPE

Fruity Chicken Salad with Avocado and Cantaloupe image

"I find that both men and women enjoy this version of chicken salad, whether you serve it at lunchtime or for your evening meal," writes Marina Jines from Enid, Oklahoma.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup halved green grapes
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained and halved
1 celery rib, chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
6 large slices cantaloupe
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, pineapple and celery. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salt, celery seed and pepper. Stir into chicken mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Just before serving, stir in pecans. Serve with avocado and cantaloupe slices on lettuce-lined plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1016 calories, Fat 65g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 669mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 47g protein.