Refreshing Lemon-Ginger Chicken Salad in Cantaloupe Bowls

Recipe Collection: Salads

Refreshing Lemon-Ginger Chicken Salad in Cantaloupe Bowls elevates your meal with vibrant flavors. This gluten-free American dish features tender chicken, zesty lemon, and aromatic ginger, complemented by juicy blueberries and crisp celery. Perfect for summer gatherings or a light lunch, this salad is served in sweet cantaloupe bowls for a stunning presentation.

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Overview

This Zesty Lemon-Ginger Chicken Salad in Cantaloupe Bowls combines tender chicken with vibrant flavors, such as lemon and ginger, paired with juicy blueberries, crisp celery, and sweet grapes. Serve it in halved cantaloupes for a delightful presentation during special occasions or as an everyday meal.

Diet Type

Gluten-Free

Allergies

Dairy, Tree Nuts

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 90 minutes

Ingredients

Dressing:

• 0.5 Cups (cup) mayonnaise
• 0.25 Cups (cup) sour cream
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) lemon zest, zested
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) fresh lemon juice
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) white sugar
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) ground ginger
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) salt

Salad:

• 2 Cups (cup) cooked chicken, cubed
• 1.5 Cups (cup) fresh blueberries
• 1 Cup (cup) celery, sliced
• 1 Cup (cup) seedless green grapes, halved
• 0.5 Cups (cup) almonds, sliced
• 3 Whole cantaloupe, seeded

Steps

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, ground ginger, and salt until smooth and well combined.
2. Gently fold in the cubed chicken, blueberries, sliced celery, halved grapes, and sliced almonds into the dressing. Ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
4. Just before serving, cut the cantaloupes in half and remove the seeds. Spoon the chilled chicken salad into each cantaloupe half, mounding it slightly for an attractive presentation.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with additional lemon zest or fresh mint leaves if desired, and enjoy the refreshing blend of flavors and textures.

Enjoy your homemade Refreshing Lemon-Ginger Chicken Salad in Cantaloupe Bowls!