Dijon Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Elevate your lunchtime game with these irresistibly creamy Dijon Chicken Salad Sandwiches! This quick and easy recipe combines tender shredded chicken, crisp celery, and zesty red onion tossed in a tangy, velvety dressing made with Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of parsley. Perfectly balanced with a touch of seasoning, this chicken salad is chilled to let the vibrant flavors meld together. Serve it on buttery croissants, hearty rolls, or your favorite sandwich bread, paired with crisp lettuce leaves and juicy tomato slices for a satisfying, customizable meal. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for meal prep or picnics, these sandwiches redefine simple yet sophisticated comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Celery, finely diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely minced
- 0.33 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Sandwich bread, croissants, or rolls
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 1 large Tomato, sliced
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, celery, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken mixture and gently stir until well combined.
Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if desired.
Chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
To assemble the sandwiches, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each piece of bread, croissant, or roll.
Spoon an even amount of the chicken salad mixture onto each sandwich base.
Top the chicken salad with a slice or two of tomato and the remaining half of the bread or roll.
Serve immediately or wrap sandwiches in parchment paper for a make-ahead meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.2 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 483 mg | 161% | |
| Sodium | 3533 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.8 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 165.0 g | 330% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 416 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 2636 mg | 56% | |
*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.
