Chicken Salad Sandwich with Grapes (Print Version)
Refreshing sandwich with tender chicken, juicy grapes, toasted walnuts, and creamy dressing on your favorite bread.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
→ Salad Mix
02 - 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
03 - 1/2 cup celery, diced
04 - 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dressing
07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
09 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Sandwich Assembly
12 - 8 slices multigrain or sourdough bread
13 - 2 cups mixed salad greens or lettuce leaves
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - If using uncooked chicken, place chicken breasts in a saucepan and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt and simmer gently until cooked through, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely, then dice or shred into bite-sized pieces.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, halved grapes, diced celery, toasted walnuts, red onion, and fresh parsley. Toss gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
03 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
05 - Toast the bread slices if desired for added texture and warmth.
06 - Lay out 4 bread slices. Top each slice with a layer of salad greens, then spoon a generous portion of the chicken salad mixture over the greens. Cover each sandwich with a remaining bread slice.
07 - Cut each sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately while bread is fresh.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The contrast between juicy grapes and crunchy walnuts creates this perfect balance that makes every bite interesting without being complicated.
- Its incredibly adaptable to whatever you have on hand I have made this with leftover turkey dried cranberries and even added curry powder when I wanted something different.
02 -
- Chilling the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes before assembling sandwiches allows all the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Toasting the walnuts is worth every second I once burned a batch by getting distracted and now I set a timer without fail.
03 -
- Pat your chicken dry with paper towels before dicing it will help the dressing cling better and prevent watery salad syndrome.
- Cut your grapes in half lengthwise rather than across the middle they look prettier and distribute more evenly throughout the mixture.