Chicken Salad Sandwich
A chicken salad sandwich is creamy, savory, and studded with crunchy celery and a hint of fresh herbs. It is a quick, satisfying lunch that comes together with cooked chicken in minutes. Serve it on soft bread, a croissant, or over greens.
- ⏱ 15 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 For Two
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 bread or croissants
- to serve lettuce
Instructions
- Mix the mayonnaise, Dijon, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fold in the shredded chicken and diced celery.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Chill for 15 minutes if you have time.
- Pile the chicken salad onto the bread with lettuce.
- Close the sandwiches and serve.
💡 Chef's tip
Use rotisserie or leftover chicken and shred it while slightly warm; it absorbs the dressing better than cold chicken.
Mixing the dressing with a little Dijon and lemon brightens the creamy base, keeping the salad from tasting flat or heavy.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Protein: 30 g
- Carbs: 28 g
- Fat: 20 g
