CHICKEN SALAD WITH MELON 
2 sm. ripe cantaloupes
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. honey, or to taste
1 c. plain yogurt
1/4 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
4 c. cooked, cubed chicken
1 1/2 c. sliced celery
1 c. toasted, chopped pecans
Leaf lettuce
Salt and pepper to taste

Cut rinds from melons and slice fruit. Chill. Mix lemon juice with honey; add yogurt and mayonnaise. Fold in chicken, celery and half of the pecans. Season with salt and pepper. Chill at least one hour.

Line serving plate with lettuce leaves and arrange melon slices on lettuce. Top with chicken salad and garnish with remaining pecans. Makes 8 servings.

 

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