Chicken Salad on Cantaloupe Rings
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this refreshing and visually stunning Chicken Salad on Cantaloupe Rings recipe! Juicy, ripe cantaloupe slices serve as a naturally sweet and refreshing base for a creamy, flavorful chicken salad made with tender shredded chicken, crisp celery, tangy Greek yogurt, and bursts of sweetness from red grapes. A hint of toasted slivered almonds adds the perfect nutty crunch, while fresh parsley and optional lemon juice brighten every bite. This no-cook dish is not only quick to prepare in just 20 minutes but also perfect for warm-weather entertaining or a light, wholesome meal. With its unique presentation and balance of textures, it’s a deliciously creative way to combine savory and sweet, making each serving as nutritious as it is beautiful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt (optional for tanginess)
- 0.5 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 0.75 cup Red grapes, halved
- 0.25 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 Cantaloupe, large and ripe
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice (optional, for added brightness)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, and Greek yogurt (if using). Mix thoroughly until well coated.
Add chopped celery, halved red grapes, toasted slivered almonds, and parsley. Stir gently to combine.
Season the chicken salad with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice (if using). Adjust seasoning to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
While the chicken salad chills, prepare the cantaloupe. Slice the cantaloupe into 1-inch-thick rings and remove the seeds from the center. Trim the rind off each ring carefully, leaving only the edible fruit.
To plate, lay one cantaloupe ring on each serving plate. Spoon a generous amount of chicken salad onto the center of each ring, slightly mounding it.
Garnish with additional parsley or a sprinkle of toasted almonds if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
699 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.5 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 753 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 40.9 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 609 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.
