Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad Sandwich
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad Sandwich, a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors. Packed with tender shredded chicken, tart dried cranberries, and nutty slivered almonds, this recipe is balanced with the crisp freshness of celery and a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey. Ready in just 15 minutes, this sandwich pairs beautifully with whole-grain bread and leafy lettuce for a wholesome, satisfying meal. Ideal for meal prepping, picnics, or an elevated workday lunch, this chicken salad is as convenient as it is delicious. Refrigerate leftovers to enjoy later, making it a versatile option for busy schedules. Try this flavorful twist on a classic chicken salad sandwich today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
- 0.5 cup Celery (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 4 leaves Leafy lettuce
- 8 slices Whole-grain or sandwich bread slices
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, dried cranberries, slivered almonds, and finely chopped celery.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken mixture and stir until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
To assemble the sandwiches, place a leaf of lettuce on a slice of bread, then spoon a generous portion of the chicken salad mixture on top.
Add the second slice of bread to complete the sandwich. Repeat the process for the remaining servings.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate the chicken salad mixture for up to 3 days for later use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3158 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.4 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 529 mg | 176% | |
| Sodium | 3402 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 247.9 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.2 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 83.6 g | ||
| Protein | 202.2 g | 404% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 742 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 2790 mg | 59% | |
*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.
