Chicken Salad In Cantaloupe Halves

* Exported from MasterCook *

Chicken Salad In Cantaloupe Halves

Recipe By : Jo Merrill
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Small yellow bell pepper
1 Medium papaya
3 Cups cooked chicken -- shredded
1/4 Cup cilantro -- minced
2 Tablespoons capers -- drained
2 Teaspoons lime peel -- grated
1/4 Cup lime juice
1/4 Cup orange juice
2 Small cantaloupe -- * see note
lime wedges
salt and pepper


* cut cantaloupes into half and remove seeds.
Stem and seed bell pepper; finely dice. Cut papaya into halves and
discard seed; peel fruit and cut into about 3/8 inch cubes.
Combine bell pepper, papaya, chicken, cilantro, and canned, drained
capers. (if making ahead, cover and chill up to 4 hours)
Stir together lime peel, lime juice, and orange juice. Pour juices over
chicken mixture and stir to blend. Spoon this mixture equally into melon
halves; garnish with lime wedges. Add salt and pepper to taste.
>From family recipes-- Jo Merrill


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