Cantaloupe Chicken Salad With Yogurt Chive Dressing Food

CANTALOUPE CHICKEN SALAD WITH YOGURT CHIVE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add the cantaloupe, chicken, cucumber and grapes; toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

CANTALOUPE AND CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix yogurt and mayonnaise in large bowl. Stir in lemon juice, chives and salt.
• Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.

CANTALOUPE DRESSING

Steps:

• In the container of a blender, combine the cantaloupe, yogurt and sugar. Blend until smooth. Chill or serve immediately.

CHARRED CORN, CHICKEN & TORTILLA SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix 1 tbsp paprika, the oregano, 1 tbsp chipotle, cinnamon, garlic, lime zest and 2 tbsp oil together in a bowl with some seasoning. Pour over the chicken thighs, turning to coat, then cover and chill for at least a few hours, or up to 24 hrs.
• Light the barbecue and let the flames die down, or heat a griddle pan over a high heat. Mix the yogurt, lime juice, the remaining oil, ½ tsp paprika, 1 tsp chipotle and the honey with a pinch of salt. Set aside. Brush the corn cobs with a little oil, then cook it and the marinated chicken on the barbecue or in the griddle pan for about 10 mins, turning often until the chicken is cooked through (it should be charred and firm to the touch - check it's done by cutting into one of the thickest pieces) and the corn is bright yellow and juicy.
• Transfer the chicken and corn to a board or plate and cover to keep warm. Arrange the lettuce, beans, tomatoes and avocado on a large platter or in a serving bowl, but wait to toss together until just before serving - this helps keep the lettuce leaves from wilting.
• Cut the wraps into strips or small pieces. Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan and fry the strips until crisp and golden, then drain on kitchen paper. Sprinkle with salt.
• Slice the cooked chicken into 1cm strips and cut the charred corn from the cob. Add to the salad, then drizzle over the dressing and any juice from the chicken and toss. Scatter over the coriander and crispy tortilla strips, and serve with the lime wedges on the side.

CHICKEN SALAD IN A CREAMY CHIVE AND LOVAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Dressing: Chop the shallots, place in a pan with white wine & boil to reduce liquid by two thirds. Add the cream and bring back to the boil. then & pour into a clean container. Add the chives, lovage and lemon juice and set aside.
• When the dressing is cool, gently mix it with the crème fraiche. Check the seasoning and adjust to taste.
• Place the chopped chicken pieces in a bowl and add the creamy lovage dressing, mixing well, Serve on a bed of lettuce with a few chives, chive flowers and some chopped lovage leaves as a garnish - some crusty French bread would also be a wonderful accompaniment!
• For picnics: Put the chicken and lovage salad into a sealed container and keep in the fridge until you need to pack your hamper. Pack your lettuce and garnishes separately and garnish the salad it when you have arrived at your picnic spot. Serve as a sandwich filling or with crusty bread - don't forget to pack your knives and forks!

CHICKEN & MELON SALAD WITH YOGURT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Arrange cantaloupe slices on lettuce-covered plate; top with chicken.
• Mix yogurt and dressing until blended; drizzle over salad.
• Sprinkle with onions and nuts.

CHICKEN CANTALOUPE SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts in a pan and cover with chicken stock and water, if needed, to poach. Simmer on low heat for 8 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Remove from heat and allow to cool.(This you can do ahead of time, if needed).
• Slice chicken and set aside.
• Combine mayonnaise and sour cream.
• Add apple, lemon juice, celery grapes and cantaloupe.
• Mix gently and thoroughly.
• Add chicken slices and toss.
• Top with almond pieces or toasted pecans.
• Serve with hot biscuits and a nice Chablis.

GEE-GEE'S CHICKEN SALAD WITH CANTALOUPE

Steps:

• Make the dressing by whisking the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, ginger, and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the chicken, blueberries, celery, grapes, and almonds; stir gently until evenly mixed. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Spoon into cantaloupe halves to serve.