Cantaloupe with Chicken Salad
Elevate your summer dining experience with this refreshing and vibrant recipe for Cantaloupe with Chicken Salad. Juicy, sweet cantaloupe halves are transformed into edible bowls that cradle a creamy, tangy chicken salad bursting with texture and flavor. Succulent shredded chicken is combined with a luscious blend of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, while crisp celery, juicy red grapes, and toasted slivered almonds add an irresistible crunch and sweetness. A hint of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice bring brightness to every bite. This no-cook recipe is perfect for warm days, taking just 20 minutes to prepare and serving up to four. Whether enjoyed as a light and healthy lunch or a stunning centerpiece for brunch, this dish is a perfect fusion of refreshing fruit and savory satisfaction.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole Cantaloupe
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cups Celery, finely diced
- 0.5 cups Red grapes, halved
- 0.25 cups Slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Cut the cantaloupe in half lengthwise and remove the seeds using a spoon. Use a melon baller or a small spoon to scoop out some of the cantaloupe flesh, leaving enough to create a sturdy shell. Set the scooped-out flesh aside for serving or another use.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, diced celery, halved grapes, toasted slivered almonds, and chopped parsley.
Season the chicken salad mixture with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Stir until evenly combined.
Place the hollowed-out cantaloupe halves on serving plates. Fill each half with the prepared chicken salad, packing it in neatly.
Garnish with additional parsley or almonds, if desired, for an extra touch of presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and flavorful dish. Optionally, pair with a side salad or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2325 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.9 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 529 mg | 176% | |
| Sodium | 2227 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.6 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.3 g | ||
| Protein | 166.5 g | 333% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 374 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 3625 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
