Blue Cheese Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Elevate your sandwich game with these irresistible Blue Cheese Chicken Salad Sandwiches—a perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and crunchy flavors. Featuring tender shredded chicken, crumbled blue cheese, and a velvety dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and a splash of lemon juice, this recipe packs a zesty punch in every bite. Fresh celery, red onion, and parsley add layers of crunch and herbal brightness, while a hint of salt and pepper ties it all together. Nestled between buttery croissants or your favorite bread with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices, these sandwiches are a luxurious yet simple meal you can whip up in just 20 minutes. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or even light dinners, this quick and easy chicken salad recipe is sure to impress with every mouthwatering bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 0.5 cups Blue cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Greek yogurt
- 2 stalks Celery, finely chopped
- 0.25 cups Red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 4 pieces Bread or croissants
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 8 slices Tomato slices
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and well combined.
Add the shredded or diced chicken, crumbled blue cheese, chopped celery, diced red onion, and chopped parsley to the bowl. Mix carefully until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Season the chicken salad mixture with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Prepare your bread or croissants by slicing them in half horizontally. Lay a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each piece of bread or croissant.
Place two slices of tomato on top of each lettuce leaf.
Spoon a generous portion of the blue cheese chicken salad onto each sandwich, spreading it evenly.
Top the sandwiches with the remaining halves of bread or croissants. Optionally, secure each sandwich with a toothpick for stability.
Serve immediately or wrap tightly and refrigerate for later. Enjoy your tangy, flavorful Blue Cheese Chicken Salad Sandwiches!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.5 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.4 g | 177% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 615 mg | 205% | |
| Sodium | 4122 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.7 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 188.0 g | 376% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 986 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 2523 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
