Chicken Salad Recipes For Sandwiches

Of all the summer salads, a classic chicken salad recipe is always a favorite at a picnic, a barbecue, or an office potluck! Just a few ingredients can be transformed into a cold, creamy salad or filling for a homemade chicken salad sandwich or wrap!

Keep this easy recipe on hand for last-minute sandwich prep when last-minute invitations come up! Serve this summer with a side of Italian pasta salad and crunchy grilled corn on the cob!

For this chicken salad sandwich recipe, any bread will do, thick slices of a baguette or buns/rolls hold up well. This is naturally low carb and it’s great over a tossed salad as well.

REFRIGERATOR: In an airtight container, the chicken salad will last about a week in the refrigerator. Give it a stir and refresh the flavor with a little salt and pepper (or an extra dollop of Dijon mustard) and serve!

FREEZER: Chicken salad doesn’t freeze well. To prep ahead, simply dice the chicken and freeze. When ready to make, combine it with the ingredients below for a quick lunch!

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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Classic Chicken Salad

A classic chicken salad recipe is always a favorite at a picnic, a barbecue, or an office potluck! Just a few ingredients can be transformed into a cold, creamy salad or filling for a homemade chicken salad sandwich or wrap!

Prep: 15min

Total: 15min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 206 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 362 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken (chopped)
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 stalk celery (chopped)
• 1 green onion (diced (or chives or red onion))
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
• pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon fresh dill (optional)

Instruction:

1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Serve as a sandwich or over salad.

Chicken Salad Sandwiches

These classic chicken salad sandwiches are open for interpretation. Depending on your level of prep, you can create them using either home-cooked chicken or a rotisserie chicken from the store. From there, the creativity is all up to you. Make them yours, make them delicious, make them again!

Prep: 15min

Total: 15min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich

Nutrition Facts: calories 430 , Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 4 , Fiber 1 g, Protein 19 g, Saturated Fat 4 1/2 g, servingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 2 g, Trans Fat 0 g

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
• 1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/3 cup)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 8 slices bread

Instruction:

1. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except bread. Spread mixture on 4 bread slices. Top with remaining bread.

Chicken Salad Sandwich

This classic chicken salad sandwich from Delish.com will be your new go-to weeknight dinner.

Prep: 15min

Total: 25min

Yield: 4 serving(s)

Nutrition Facts: calories 647 Calories, Fat 37 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 164 mg, Sodium 1116 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 51 g

Ingredients:

• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 6 slices lemon
• 6 sprigs dill, plus 1 tbsp. chopped
• 1 green apple, chopped
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 2/3 c. mayonnaise
• 1/4 c. Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Baguette, for serving
• Butter lettuce, for serving

Instruction:

1. In a large pot, arrange the chicken in a single layer. Place lemon slices and dill sprigs on chicken and pour water over it, covering by at least an inch. Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until cooked through, 10 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes, then slice into 1″ pieces.
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, apple, onion, and celery.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon, and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
4. Pour dressing over chicken mixture and toss.
5. Garnish with chopped dill and serve on a baguette with lettuce.

Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe

Chicken Salad is a crave worthy snack, salad, sandwich, or side. We love to make this quick and easy recipe each week and save the leftovers. It’s extra delicious piled on a croissant for the ultimate lunch or dinner.

Prep: 10min

Total: 10min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 449 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 33 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 539 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 11 g, unSaturated Fat 21 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped dill
• 2 cups cooked chicken (chopped or shredded)
• 1 rib celery (diced)
• ½ cup halved grapes
• ¼ cup diced red onion
• 4 croissants
• Butter lettuce (for serving)

Instruction:

1. In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, garlic powder, vinegar, and dill together.
2. Add the chicken, celery, grapes, and red onion. Mix well.
3. Scoop the chicken salad onto halved croissants and top with lettuce.

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1. 2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken.
2. ½ cup chopped celery.
3. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves.
4. ½ teaspoon coarse salt.
5. ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
6. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
7. ⅓ cup mayonnaise, or to taste.
8. 3 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened.

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