Title: Chicken Salad in Cantaloupe Halves
Categories: Salad
Yield: 4 Servings

1	sm	Yellow bell pepper
1	md	Papaya
3	c	Cooked chicken; shredded
1/4	c	Cilantro; minced
2	tb	Capers; drained
2	ts	Lime peel; grated
1/4	c	Lime juice
1/4	c	Orange juice
2	sm	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

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #2

Recipe by: Jo Merrill

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