Sonoma Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Sonoma Chicken Salad Sandwiches

shared by Jennifer

Details:

    PT10M
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • PT10M
  • Total Time: 10 Minutes
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Serves: 5-6 sandwiches
  • Cuisine: American
  • In a large mixing bowl toss together shredded chicken, celery, pecans, dried cranberries and Parmesan cheese, set aside.

To Make The Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (about 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves)
  • 1 cup diced celery (about 3 stalks)
  • 2/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, such as Craisins, roughly chopped
  • 2 Tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • Sliced bread, croissants or rolls

Directions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl toss together shredded chicken, celery, pecans, dried cranberries and Parmesan cheese, set aside.

To Make The Dressing

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup apple juice
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp prepared yellow mustard (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. In a separate mixing bowl whisk together all ingredients listed for the dressing until well blended.
  2. Pour dressing mixture over chicken mixture and toss to evenly coat. Serve over sliced bread, croissants or rolls. Store in refrigerator.