Melon Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Melon Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter; 1 tablespoon honey; 3/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil; 3 cups (2 x 1/4-inch) strips honeydew melon; 3 cups (2 x 1/4-inch) strips cantaloupe; 2 cups (2 x 1/4-inch) strips daikon radish; 1 cup (2 x 1/4-inch) strips peeled English cucumber; 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted

Servings: persons

1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil
3 cups (2 x 1/4-inch) strips honeydew melon
3 cups (2 x 1/4-inch) strips cantaloupe
2 cups (2 x 1/4-inch) strips daikon radish
1 cup (2 x 1/4-inch) strips peeled English cucumber
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted

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Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add honeydew and next 4 ingredients (through green onions); toss well to coat.
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Place 2 cups melon mixture on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 1/2 cup chicken. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cilantro over each serving; top each with 1 1/2 teaspoons walnuts. Serve immediately.
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882

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter, 1 tablespoon honey, and more.

Yes, Melon Chicken Salad 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.

Melon Chicken Salad

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