Chicken Salad Sandwich with Grapes
Yield: 4 servings
Cook Time: None.
Tips: Other nuts may be used, such as pecans, cashews, walnuts or almonds. Any type of sandwich bread may be used, though for a healthy sandwich, whole wheat or whole grain bread is recommended. Red or green grapes may be used, though red grapes provide more color.
Suggestion: Delicious served for lunch or as a light and refreshing dinner. Also delicious served with fresh seedless grapes on the side.
Ingredients
- 20 oz. cooked chicken chunks (canned, rotisserie or cooked chicken breast)
- 1/3 cup diced celery
- 1/3 cup diced onion
- 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (or other desired nuts)
- 1/2 cup diced seedless grapes (red or green)
- 8 slices healthy sandwich bread, preferably whole grain or whole wheat
Directions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine chicken, celery, onion, bell pepper, mayonnaise, white pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, pistachios and grapes. Toss gently to combine.
Spread chicken salad evenly onto 4 slices of bread. If desired,
Spread chicken salad evenly onto 4 slices of bread. If desired,
place any type of lettuce leaves over chicken salad. Top each with another slice of bread. (Tip: To help hold lettuce in place, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on each top slice of bread.) Serve as whole sandwiches or slice into halves or quarters.