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Cantaloupe With Chicken Salad

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This vibrant Cantaloupe Chicken Salad is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Juicy cantaloupe cubes mingle with tender cooked chicken, crisp celery, and plump green grapes for a delightful textural contrast. The addition of fresh blueberries adds a burst of antioxidant-rich flavor, while toasted sliced almonds provide a satisfying crunch. It&# 226;ÂÂs a light yet protein-packed dish that feels like a treat. Ideal for warm-weather lunches, picnic spreads, or as a refreshing side dish alongside grilled meats. Simple to assemble and naturally diabetic-friendly, this salad brings a burst of summer freshness to your table every time.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 336.6
Dietary: Diabetic, Gluten-free
Description
This vibrant Cantaloupe Chicken Salad is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Juicy cantaloupe cubes mingle with tender cooked chicken, crisp celery, and plump green grapes for a delightful textural contrast. The addition of fresh blueberries adds a burst of antioxidant-rich flavor, while toasted sliced almonds provide a satisfying crunch. It&# 226;€™s a light yet protein-packed dish that feels like a treat. Ideal for warm-weather lunches, picnic spreads, or as a refreshing side dish alongside grilled meats. Simple to assemble and naturally diabetic-friendly, this salad brings a burst of summer freshness to your table every time.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups Chicken; cubed cooked -halved
  • 1 1/2 cups To 2 C Fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cups Almonds; sliced
  • 1 cups Celery; sliced 3 Cantaloupes; halved seeded
  • 1 cups Seedless green grapes;
Directions
  1. 1
    Peel the cantaloupes, remove the seeds, and cut the flesh into bite-sized cubes.
  2. 2
    If not already cubed, chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  3. 3
    Wash the green grapes and halve them lengthwise.
  4. 4
    Slice the celery stalks into thin half-moons.
  5. 5
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cantaloupe cubes, chicken, blueberries, and sliced almonds.
  6. 6
    Gently fold in the halved grapes and sliced celery until evenly distributed.
  7. 7
    Taste and adjust seasoning if desired, then serve immediately for the best texture.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 336.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.6g23%
Saturated Fat 4.0g20%
Cholesterol 106.8mg36%
Sodium 121.2mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 12.6g5%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugars 10.4g
Protein 33.2g67%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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