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Chicken Salad with Cantaloupe

Chicken Salad with Cantaloupe: 5 Reasons to Love It

A refreshing chicken salad that combines tender chicken with sweet cantaloupe.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
  • 1 cup cantaloupe, diced
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, cantaloupe, celery, and red onion.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to combine.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Serve on a bed of greens or in a sandwich.
  • Can add nuts for extra crunch.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Chicken Salad, Cantaloupe, Healthy Salad