Description
A delightful sandwich combining tender chicken, crunchy apples, and sweet dried cranberries, perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 medium apple
- 1/2 cup celery
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices whole grain bread
- Butter for toasting
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by shredding cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the apple and celery into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced apple, chopped celery, walnuts, and dried cranberries.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard, then season with salt and pepper. Pour over the chicken mixture and fold gently.
- Toast the bread in a skillet with butter until golden brown, then assemble the sandwich with the chicken salad mixture.
- Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately, optionally with fresh fruit or a light salad.
Notes
- Store leftover chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For gatherings, consider making mini sandwiches or sliders.
- Customize the sandwich with optional ingredients like lemon juice, grapes, or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Harvest Chicken Salad Sandwich, Chicken Salad, Sandwich Recipe, Lunch Ideas