Zesty Chicken Salad Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Categories: Lunch & Sandwiches
This zesty chicken salad sandwich is a delightful combination of tender shredded chicken, crunchy celery, sweet cranberries, and tangy lemon-Dijon dressing, all sandwiched between wholesome whole grain bread. It's a burst of flavors and textures in every bite!
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices whole grain bread
- Lettuce leaves for serving
Directions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, dried cranberries, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Toast the whole grain bread slices until lightly golden and crisp.
- Place lettuce leaves on 4 slices of bread.
- Divide the chicken salad mixture evenly on top of the lettuce.
- Cover with the remaining bread slices to make sandwiches.
- Cut the sandwiches diagonally and serve.