Cashew Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Elevate your lunchtime routine with these irresistibly creamy and crunchy Cashew Chicken Salad Sandwiches! This recipe combines tender shredded chicken with the satisfying crunch of chopped cashews, crisp celery, and a pop of flavor from red onion. The rich, tangy dressing—made with a blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey—adds a luscious creaminess that perfectly complements the fresh parsley and a hint of spice from salt and black pepper. Nestled between slices of your favorite bread and layered with crisp lettuce, these sandwiches strike the perfect balance between hearty and refreshing. Ready in just 15 minutes, they’re ideal for quick lunches, family picnics, or even casual gatherings. Serve with a side of fruit or chips for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 0.5 cups Raw cashews (roughly chopped)
- 0.5 cups Celery (finely diced)
- 0.25 cups Red onion (finely diced)
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 6 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 12 pieces Bread slices (whole grain or preferred type)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and shredded or diced chicken, chopped cashews, diced celery, and diced red onion.
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt or pepper.
Lay out the bread slices on a clean surface. On 6 slices, layer a piece of lettuce and evenly distribute the chicken salad mixture on top.
Top with the remaining 6 slices of bread to form sandwiches.
Cut the sandwiches in half if desired and serve immediately. For a fresher experience, serve with a side of fruit or chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3310 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.1 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 529 mg | 176% | |
| Sodium | 4087 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275.7 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.5 g | 127% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.5 g | ||
| Protein | 210.7 g | 421% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 842 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 24.8 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 3044 mg | 65% | |
*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.
