Chicken with Cantaloupe, Cucumber and Zucchini Salad Recipe
Perfect for fall garden harvests, this main dish salad is lightly dressed with lime and cilantro. It's based on a recipe from Better Homes and Gardens several years back, but I have simplified some steps and tweaked measurements a little. A pleasing and light combo of meat, fruit and vegetables. Just add crackers or a roll, and glass of ice tea to complete.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken chopped in large pieces (leftover roast chicken works well)
- 2 cups cubed cantaloupe
- 1 cup very finely chopped peeled seeded cucumber
- 1 cup very finely chopped zucchini
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons fresh mint
- 1/3 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons salad oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper (I had to use black but white is best)
Directions
- In large mixing bowl toss together the chicken, cantaloupe, cucumber, zucchini, green onions and cilantro.
- In screw-top jar combine lime juice, oil, water, sugar, salt and pepper; shake well.
- Drizzle 1/2 cup of the dressing over chicken mixture; toss lightly to coat. (Chill remaining dressing for another use.)
- Spoon into serving bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro or mint sprig.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 225g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 276 | |
| Calories from Fat 171 | 62% |
| Total Fat 19.08g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 4.65g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium 142mg | 6% |
| Potassium 434mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 10.7g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 8.07g | 5% |
| Protein 16.1g | 26% |
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August 26, 2013
This was fabulous! I hit a farmer stand for fruit and veggies this morning and then I found this, Perfect! I served it with grilled steak without the chicken in it.1 replyI've cooked/tasted this recipe!
