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Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe

4.9 from 66 reviews

This classic Chicken Salad Sandwich recipe combines tender cooked chicken with a flavorful dressing made from mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh dill, enhanced with crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and sharp red onion. Served on buttery croissants with crisp lettuce, these sandwiches are perfect for a light lunch or picnic.

Ingredients

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Dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dill

Salad

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
  • 1 rib celery, diced
  • ½ cup halved grapes
  • ¼ cup diced red onion

To Serve

  • 4 croissants
  • Butter lettuce leaves

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, red wine vinegar, and chopped dill until smooth and evenly combined.
  2. Combine salad ingredients: Add the chopped or shredded cooked chicken, diced celery, halved grapes, and diced red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
  3. Assemble the sandwiches: Slice the croissants in half horizontally. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken salad mixture onto the bottom half of each croissant.
  4. Add lettuce and serve: Top the chicken salad with fresh butter lettuce leaves and cover with the top half of the croissant. Serve immediately for best texture and freshness.

Notes

  • You can substitute croissants with whole wheat bread or your preferred sandwich bread.
  • For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
  • Leftover chicken salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
  • Adjust garlic powder and mustard quantities to taste for more or less tanginess.

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