Description
A delicious and creamy chicken salad sandwich packed with tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and juicy fresh tomatoes, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 sandwich rolls or slices of bread
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- Optional: lettuce leaves for extra crunch
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, parsley, and lemon juice.
- Stir well until all ingredients are evenly mixed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toast the sandwich rolls or bread slices if desired.
- Place a generous amount of chicken salad on each bottom half of the bread or roll.
- Top with slices of fresh tomato and optional lettuce.
- Cover with the top half of the bread or roll and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- You can add chopped pickles or a dash of hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Best served fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg