Southern Florida Chicken Salad Sammies Sandwiches
Brighten up your lunch rotation with these Southern Florida Chicken Salad Sammies Sandwiches, a tropical twist on a classic recipe! This flavorful chicken salad is packed with juicy red grapes, sweet mandarin oranges, and a touch of freshness from lime juice and cilantro, all blended into a creamy base of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. Crunchy celery and green onions add texture, while sweet relish provides a subtle tang. Served on buttery croissants with crisp butter lettuce, these sandwiches are perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, these vibrant chicken salad sammies are ideal for picnics, lunches, or quick dinners. For a taste of the tropics in every bite, this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded) Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cups Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 stalks (diced) Celery
- 0.75 cups (halved) Seedless red grapes
- 0.5 cups (drained and chopped) Mandarin oranges
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onion
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Sweet relish
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 6 leaves Butter lettuce leaves
- 6 pieces Croissants (or sandwich bread)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt until smooth.
Add the shredded chicken, diced celery, halved grapes, chopped mandarin oranges, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onion to the bowl.
Mix in the lime juice, sweet relish, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together gently until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
When ready to assemble the sandwiches, slice your croissants in half (or use sandwich bread of your choice).
Place a butter lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each croissant.
Scoop a generous portion of the chicken salad onto the lettuce, spreading it evenly.
Top with the other half of the croissant or bread. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
499 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 583 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 22.0 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 433 mg | 9% | |
*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.
