By The first week of married life. Dustin moved into our house Saturday December 26 with his clothes and his tools and his small set of dishes from the apartment in Owasso. Mama gave us the second bedroom; she has been talking about moving the second bedroom into the master bedroom and turning it into a guest room ever since. The household is now four when Cody comes home next year.
The recipe Sunday was toasted chicken salad sandwiches from the leftover wedding-reception four-cheese chicken fettuccine chicken. Shredded chicken with mayo, celery, dill, lemon, salt, on toasted sourdough.
The recipe is below.
Toasted Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes | Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or finely chopped
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 8 slices sandwich bread (sourdough or whole wheat recommended)
- 4 leaves romaine or butter lettuce
- 4 slices tomato (optional)
- Butter or cooking spray, for toasting
Instructions
- Mix the salad. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill (optional). For best flavor, cover and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 10 minutes before assembling. This step can be skipped if you’re short on time.
- Toast the bread. Lightly butter one side of each bread slice and toast in a skillet over medium heat for 1—2 minutes per side, until golden and crisp. Alternatively, use a toaster and skip the butter.
- Assemble the sandwiches. Divide the chicken salad evenly among four slices of toasted bread. Top each with a lettuce leaf and a tomato slice if using. Close with the remaining bread slices.
- Serve. Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately. Pairs well with fresh fruit, chips, or a cold drink.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 390 | Protein: 28g | Fat: 16g | Carbs: 32g | Fiber: 2g | Sodium: 560mg