Chicken Salad Sandwich with Grapes (Printable)
Creamy chicken salad with grapes and celery served on your favorite bread
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
→ Vegetables & Fruit
02 - 1 cup seedless red or green grapes, halved
03 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
→ Dressing
05 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
06 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Sandwich Assembly
11 - 8 slices sandwich bread (whole wheat, sourdough, or gluten-free)
12 - 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, halved grapes, chopped celery, and sliced green onions.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently fold until everything is evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
04 - Toast the bread slices if desired for added texture and warmth.
05 - Place a lettuce leaf on four slices of bread. Top each with a generous portion of chicken salad, then cover with remaining bread slices.
06 - Cut sandwiches in half diagonally and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The pop of juicy grapes against the tender chicken is a surprise your mouth will thank you for.
- It is the perfect way to use up leftover roast chicken from Sunday dinner.
02 -
- Toasting the bread creates a structural shield against the damp salad filling.
- Letting the salad sit for ten minutes in the fridge lets the flavors meld together beautifully.
03 -
- Adding toasted walnuts at the very end keeps them crunchy and adds a nutty depth.
- Using the dark meat from a rotisserie chicken often results in a juicier and more flavorful salad.