Chicken and Melon Salad Honeydew
Bright, refreshing, and packed with contrasting textures, this Chicken and Melon Salad Honeydew is the ultimate summertime meal. Juicy honeydew melon pairs perfectly with tender shredded chicken, crisp cucumber, and a tangy lime-honey dressing that’s as light as it is flavorful. Nestled on a bed of mixed salad greens and topped with crumbled feta cheese and fresh mint, this dish is a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and zesty notes. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is perfect for a quick lunch or an elegant starter. Whether you're entertaining guests or looking for a healthy, satisfying option, this vibrant salad will keep you coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 2 cups Honeydew melon, diced
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves, chopped
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken, diced honeydew melon, mixed salad greens, sliced cucumber, and red onion.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the mixture and gently toss to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified to form the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint leaves over the top as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
387 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.9 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 119 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 520 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 41.8 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 616 mg | 13% | |
*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.
