Fruity Chicken Salad With Avocado And Cantaloupe Recipes

AVOCADO AND CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH CREAMY FRENCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk the sugar, paprika, salt, mustard, vinegar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper together in a mixing bowl. Slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil while whisking rapidly until the salad dressing is thick and creamy.
• Place the arugula leaves into a salad bowl, and sprinkle with the cantaloupe and avocado pieces. Drizzle with the salad dressing, then sprinkle with toasted almonds to serve.

MELON, MANGO, AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• To make pickled onions, combine the thinly sliced red onion and the red wine vinegar in a small bowl. Cover; chill for at least one hour.
• Pour the orange juice into a large salad bowl. Whisk in the olive oil and orange zest; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Toss the cantaloupe, watermelon, and mango in the dressing. Just before serving, stir in the pickled onions and cilantro leaves.
• Cut the avocados into 1/2 inch dice; place in a small bowl. Sprinkle with the lime juice, and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir lightly to combine. Spoon an even amount of avocado into the bottom of 6 large martini or wine glasses. Top avocado with melon salad; garnish each salad with a lime slice.

CANTALOUPE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, apples, celery, onions and pecans. Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, curry and salt; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled., Meanwhile, place cantaloupe on it's side; cut into six rings. Discard seeds and ends. With a sharp knife, cut off rind. To serve, place cantaloupe rings on lettuce-lined plates. Top with chicken salad.

CANTALOUPE AND CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix yogurt and mayonnaise in large bowl. Stir in lemon juice, chives and salt.
• Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.

FRUITY CHICKEN TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, chicken, oranges and grapes. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

MELON AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH FENNEL AND CHILE

Steps:

• In a small skillet over medium-low, toast the fennel seeds and red-pepper flakes, shaking the pan occasionally, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer them to a cutting board, then smash with a heavy pan until the fennel seeds break apart. (You can also do this using a mortar and pestle.)
• Transfer the mixture to a small bowl, then add the salt, sugar and 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest. Rub the mixture with your fingers until you smell the lemon.
• Using a soup spoon, scoop out small spoonfuls of the melon and place them directly on a serving platter. Halve the avocados and remove the pit. Using the soup spoon, scoop out small spoonfuls of avocado and place on top of the melon.
• Drizzle the fruit with 2 teaspoons lemon juice, then sprinkle with some of the fennel-chile mixture. (Start with half of it, then add more to taste.) Drizzle with the olive oil, then taste and adjust acid (with lemon juice), richness (with oil), and salt and sweetness (with fennel mixture) until it tastes fresh and bright. Serve right away.

CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• In a small jar with a lid, combine the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and chopped parsley. Cover and shake until mixed well. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook prosciutto in hot skillet until crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel.
• Toss the cantaloupe, mixed greens, arugula, red onion, avocado, and pecans together in a large bowl. Break up the crispy prosciutto and scatter over the salad. Add the prepared dressing and toss again. Then top with the crumbled feta. Toss lightly and serve immediately.