Healthy Chicken Salad Sandwiches
A fresh, creamy, and satisfying dish made with tender chicken and crisp veggies, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt Can be substituted for mayonnaise if desired.
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise Adjust based on preference.
- 1 cup celery, chopped Adds crunch and flavor.
- 1/2 cup grapes, halved Can substitute with diced apple for a crunch.
- 1/4 cup walnuts or almonds, chopped Optional for added texture.
- 1 tsp mustard Provides additional flavor.
- 1 tsp salt Adjust to taste.
- to taste Freshly cracked pepper For seasoning.
- Whole grain bread or lettuce leaves for serving Choose based on preference.
Instructions
Preparation
- If you haven’t already, cook and dice your chicken.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir well until smooth.
- Add the diced chicken, chopped celery, grapes (or diced apple), and nuts (if using) to the bowl. Gently mix until everything is well-coated with the dressing.
- Give your chicken salad a taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Spread the chicken salad onto slices of whole-grain bread or in lettuce leaves for a lighter option. Top with another slice of bread or roll up the lettuce.
- Slice the sandwiches in half and serve immediately, or cover them in the fridge until you’re ready to enjoy.
Notes
Leftovers can last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To avoid sogginess, keep the chicken salad and bread separate until serving.