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Chicken Salad Sandwich

A delicious and creamy chicken salad served on bread, perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 1 cup mayonnaise Adjust to taste.
  • 1 cup celery, diced Adds crunch.
  • 1/2 cup red grapes, halved Optional, for sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup almonds, sliced Optional, for crunch.
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard For flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt To taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper To taste.
Sandwich Assembly
  • 8 slices bread Whole grain or white.
  • 4 leaves lettuce For freshness.
  • 1 tomato sliced Optional, for garnish.

Method
 

Prepare Chicken Salad
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, diced celery, grapes, almonds, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Assemble Sandwich
  1. Lay out 4 slices of bread on a clean surface.
  2. Spread a generous amount of chicken salad on each slice.
  3. Top with lettuce and tomato slices if using, then place the remaining slices of bread on top.
  4. Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This chicken salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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