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.

Jose Marte
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I would definitely recommend it.


Mia Aldred
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover smoked chicken. It's also a healthy and refreshing meal.


74Arta
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I was disappointed with this salad. The melon was too sweet and the chicken was dry.


Zalal Ahmad
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely make it again.


Ahd Alsaadi
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I love this salad! The combination of melon, smoked chicken, and arugula is perfect.


hamza Shabbir
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This salad is delicious and refreshing, but it's a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less honey or agave nectar.


Falak Naz
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.


Ibrahim Kolawole
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy summer lunch or dinner.


NADER CHOWDHURY
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I'm not a big fan of melon, but I really enjoyed this salad. The smokiness of the chicken and the tanginess of the goat cheese balanced out the sweetness of the melon perfectly.


Heather Dow
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Emeka Edwin
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This melon and smoked chicken salad was a refreshing and delicious summer dish! The sweetness of the melon paired perfectly with the smokiness of the chicken. I also loved the addition of the arugula and goat cheese, which added a nice peppery and ta