Easy Yummy Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Whip up a batch of irresistible Easy Yummy Chicken Salad Sandwiches in just 15 minutes! This quick and flavorful recipe combines tender shredded chicken breast with a creamy blend of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a bright splash of lemon juice, perfectly balanced with the crunch of celery and a pop of red onion. Seasoned to perfection with salt and pepper, this chicken salad is layered over crisp lettuce and nestled between your choice of sandwich bread, croissants, or rolls for a satisfying, customizable meal. Perfect for a light lunch, picnic, or on-the-go snack, these sandwiches are as versatile as they are delicious. Whether you serve them immediately or prepare them ahead, this no-cook recipe is bound to become a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cups Celery (finely diced)
- 0.25 cups Red onion (finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 8 slices Bread (sandwich bread, croissants, or rolls)
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken, mayonnaise, diced celery, and diced red onion.
Add the Dijon mustard and lemon juice to the mixture and stir until well combined.
Season the chicken salad with salt and black pepper, adjusting the amounts to taste.
Refrigerate the chicken salad mixture for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. This step is optional but recommended.
To assemble the sandwiches, place a lettuce leaf on one slice of bread or the bottom half of a roll or croissant.
Spoon a generous amount of the chicken salad mixture onto the lettuce.
Top with another slice of bread or the top half of the roll or croissant.
Repeat the process for the remaining sandwiches. Serve immediately or wrap tightly and refrigerate for later.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2688 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.9 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 523 mg | 174% | |
| Sodium | 3933 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.8 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.8 g | ||
| Protein | 178.2 g | 356% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 451 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 2066 mg | 44% | |
*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.
