Curried Chicken-Oregon Hazelnut Salad in Melon Shell
3 small melons, cut in half and seeded (drain upside down on towel)
Chicken Filling
2 C. cubed cooked chicken
1/2 C. diced celery
1 tart apple, cored, chopped, dipped in lemon juice and water
1 T. green onions, finely chopped
1 T. capers, drained
2/3 C. roasted and coarsely chopped Oregon hazelnuts
1/2 C. mayonnaise
2 T. sour cream
2 tsp. curry powder
Currants, for garnish
Combine first six ingredients, except apples. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream and curry together and stir into chicken mixture. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Add chopped apples that have been dipped in lemon juice and water. Fill cavity of melons. Garnish with sprinkle of currants over top.
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