
Sunshine Chicken Salad Recipe
Our homemade chicken salad topped with candied pecans. Served with fresh cantaloupe, honeydew melon and strawberries topped with homemade sweet orange dressing. A lunchtime favorite!
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Make the Chicken Salad
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, halved grapes, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated with mayonnaise.
- 2
Prepare the Fruits
In a separate bowl, combine the diced cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and sliced strawberries.
- 3
Serve
On a serving plate, place a generous scoop of the chicken salad. Top with candied pecans and serve alongside the mixed fruits.





