The Other White Meat Chicken Salad Sandwich
Elevate your lunchtime routine with "The Other White Meat Chicken Salad Sandwich," a delightfully fresh and hearty twist on a classic favorite. This recipe features tender shredded chicken breast paired with a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, protein-packed Greek yogurt, tangy Dijon mustard, and a splash of fresh lemon juice. The addition of sweet red grapes, crunchy celery, earthy toasted pecans, and a hint of red onion creates the perfect balance of textures and flavors in every bite. Served between two golden slices of toasted sourdough and layered with crisp lettuce, this sandwich is as satisfying as it is nutritious. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a versatile recipe that’s perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, or a quick weekday meal. Packed with vibrant ingredients, this chicken salad recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite for easy, wholesome indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or diced) cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 stalks (finely chopped) celery
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) red onion
- 0.5 cup (halved) red grapes
- 0.25 cup (roughly chopped) toasted pecans
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons (freshly squeezed) lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (freshly ground) black pepper
- 4 leaves lettuce leaves
- 8 slices (toasted) sourdough bread
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix well to form the base for the chicken salad.
Add the chopped celery, red onion, red grapes, and toasted pecans to the bowl. Gently fold these into the chicken mixture until evenly distributed.
Season the chicken salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
For each sandwich, place a lettuce leaf on one slice of toasted sourdough bread. Top the lettuce with a generous scoop of chicken salad, spreading it evenly.
Place another slice of toasted bread on top of the chicken salad to complete the sandwich.
Repeat for the remaining sandwiches. Serve immediately or wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
587 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.5 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 926 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 440 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.
