Chicken Salad with Melon, Feta and Greens Recipe

Name: Chicken Salad with Melon, Feta and Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup large walnut pieces (about 2 ounces); 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped mint, plus 1/3 cup small mint leaves; 2/3 cup pure olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each), pounded 1/2 inch thick; 1 ripe cantaloupe (2 pounds)peeled, thinly sliced and slices cut crosswise into thirds; 3/4 pound feta cheese, coarsely crumbled; 3 bunches watercress (about 6 ounces each), tough stems discarded

Servings: persons

1/2 cup large walnut pieces (about 2 ounces)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup coarsely chopped mint, plus 1/3 cup small mint leaves
2/3 cup pure olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each), pounded 1/2 inch thick
1 ripe cantaloupe (2 pounds)peeled, thinly sliced and slices cut crosswise into thirds
3/4 pound feta cheese, coarsely crumbled
3 bunches watercress (about 6 ounces each), tough stems discarded

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Spread the walnuts in a pie plate and toast in the oven for 8 minutes, or until golden and fragrant.
3
Let cool, then coarsely chop.
4
In a small saucepan, combine the lemon juice with the chopped mint and cook over high heat just until the mint is wilted, about 1 minute.
5
Remove from the heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
6
Strain the lemon juice into a small bowl and discard the mint.
7
Whisk the olive oil, vinegar and sugar into the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
8
Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in each of 2 large skillets.
9
Season the pounded chicken breast halves with salt and pepper, add 3 to each skillet and cook over moderately high heat until golden and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
10
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let cool.
11
Thinly slice the chicken across the grain and transfer it to a large bowl.
12
Add the cantaloupe, feta and half the mint leaves to the chicken.
13
Whisk the vinaigrette, add half to the chicken and toss gently.
14
Put the watercress in another large bowl, add the remaining mint leaves and vinaigrette and toss gently to coat.
15
Season with salt and pepper.
16
Arrange the watercress on 6 plates or a large platter.
17
Top with the chicken salad and serve immediately.

1214

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup large walnut pieces (about 2 ounces), 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup coarsely chopped mint, plus 1/3 cup small mint leaves, 2/3 cup pure olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Salad with Melon, Feta and Greens falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Salad with Melon, Feta and Greens

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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