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Melon Salad with Ginger Dressing Recipe

With a hint of honey, the cool, creamy dressing complements the colorful melon and tender chicken. Family and friends will be happy to see it on your table again and again.

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Melon Salad with Ginger Dressing Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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Ingredients

DRESSING:
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup sour cream
Juice of 1 lime
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup apple juice
1 cup water
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 cups cantaloupe balls
2 cups honeydew balls
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Lettuce leaves, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; cover and chill. In a large covered saucepan, simmer chicken in apple juice, water and peppercorns for 20 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Discard broth; allow chicken to cool. Slice into thin strips and place in a large bowl. Add celery, melon balls and parsley. Serve on a bed of lettuce if desired. Drizzle with dressing. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 282 calories, 19 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 301 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Originally published as Melon Salad with Ginger Dressing in Country Chicken Cookbook , p13

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