Best 10 Cantaloupe Chicken Salad For Four Recipes

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Indulge in a refreshing and flavorful symphony of flavors with our Cantaloupe Chicken Salad for Four. This delectable dish combines the sweetness of cantaloupe with juicy chicken, crunchy celery, and a tangy dressing, creating a perfect balance of tastes and textures. Not only is this salad a feast for the senses, but it's also a breeze to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or summer gatherings.

Our Cantaloupe Chicken Salad recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic chicken salad, incorporating the refreshing sweetness of cantaloupe. This unique ingredient adds a vibrant color and a delightful crunch to the salad, elevating it from ordinary to extraordinary. The recipe also includes variations and additional recipes to satisfy various dietary preferences and taste buds.

For those seeking a lighter and healthier option, we present a Greek Yogurt Dressing recipe that perfectly complements the salad, providing a tangy and creamy dressing without the added calories. Additionally, we offer a delightful recipe for Honey Mustard Dressing, a sweet and tangy dressing that adds a touch of indulgence to the salad.

To cater to vegetarians or those with chicken allergies, our Tofu Cantaloupe Salad recipe offers a delicious alternative, featuring succulent tofu as the protein source. This variation is just as flavorful and satisfying as the original chicken salad, providing a healthy and protein-packed option for all.

Our Cantaloupe Chicken Salad for Four is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a refreshing dinner, or as a side dish at your next potluck or barbecue. With its vibrant colors, delightful flavors, and ease of preparation, this salad is sure to impress your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, let's embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant flavors of summer with our Cantaloupe Chicken Salad for Four.

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

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.

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 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

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.

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

CANTALOUPE SALAD



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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     dessert

Time 5m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cantaloupe, sliced into wedges
1 tablespoon honey
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated into a small bowl
Small handful fresh mint, leaves torn

Steps:

  • Arrange cantaloupe slices on a serving platter. Drizzle with honey. Press the grated ginger firmly down into the bowl and then tilt bowl to 1 side to release juices, drizzling ginger juice over cantaloupe. Top with freshly torn mint and serve.

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

CANTALOUPE CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Number Of Ingredients 9

1.5 cups chicken breasts
2 ribs celery
0.333333333333 cups mayonnaise
1 tablespoons onion
0.5 teaspoons salt
0.125 teaspoons black pepper
1 units cantaloupe
1 units lettuce
1 units lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; stir well.
  • Cut cantaloupe in half; discard seeds. Cut into 1-in. wide wedges.
  • Place cantaloupe on four lettuce lined plates; Sprinkle with lemon juice (optional). Serve chicken salad along side melon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 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.

Tips:

  • Use ripe cantaloupe for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a cantaloupe, you can substitute another type of melon, such as honeydew or watermelon.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to the salad, such as crumbled bacon, chopped nuts, or dried fruit.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Cantaloupe chicken salad is a refreshing and delicious summer dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its combination of sweet cantaloupe, savory chicken, and creamy dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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