Description
A delicious and easy chicken salad sandwich, perfect for lunch or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (optional, for a lighter option)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup celery, diced
- ½ cup red grapes, halved
- ½ cup walnuts or almonds, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh lettuce leaves (for serving)
- Sliced tomatoes (for serving)
- 4 slices gourmet bread (your choice)
Instructions
- If you’re using raw chicken, boil or grill it until cooked through. Allow to cool and shred.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.
- Incorporate the shredded chicken into the dressing, stirring until all pieces are well coated.
- Add diced celery, halved grapes, and chopped nuts to the chicken mixture. Mix gently to combine.
- Add salt and black pepper according to taste, mixing again to ensure even seasoning.
- Toast the slices of gourmet bread until golden brown (optional).
- On one slice of bread, pile a generous amount of the chicken salad mixture, top with fresh lettuce leaves and tomato slices.
- Place another slice of bread on top to complete the sandwich.
- Slice in half if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- This chicken salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Customize the salad by adding your favorite nuts or fruits.
- Serve on your choice of bread or as a lettuce wrap for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg