Chicken Salad Sandwich with Grapes (Printable)
Tender chicken, sweet grapes, and crisp celery combined in a creamy dressing, served between your favorite bread slices.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
→ Vegetables & Fruit
02 - 1 cup seedless red or green grapes, halved
03 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
→ Dressing
05 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
06 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Sandwich Assembly
11 - 8 slices sandwich bread (whole wheat, sourdough, or gluten-free)
12 - 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
# How To Cook:
01 - In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, grapes, celery, and green onions.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold until everything is well combined and evenly coated.
04 - Toast the bread slices if desired for added texture and crunch.
05 - Place a lettuce leaf on four slices of bread. Top each with a generous portion of chicken salad, then cover with the remaining bread slices.
06 - Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The grapes add this incredible sweetness that makes every bite surprising
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you fussed over it
02 -
- The flavors actually improve after an hour in the refrigerator, making this perfect for making ahead
- Do not skip the lettuce layer, it keeps the bread from getting soggy if you are packing these for lunch
03 -
- Cut the grapes in half so they distribute evenly throughout every bite
- A light toast on the bread adds such a wonderful textural contrast