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Chicken Apple Salad Sandwich

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Ingredients

– 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie works great)

– 1/4 cup celery, finely diced

– ¼ cup crisp apple, diced (Honeycrisp or Fuji are perfect)

– 2 tbsp cup dried cranberries

– 2 tbsp cup red onion, finely diced

– 3 tbsp cup lite mayonnaise (or half mayo + half Greek yogurt for lighter)

– ½ Tbsp Dijon mustard

– 1/2 Tbsp parsley, chopped

– 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

– Salt & pepper, to taste

– 4 slices hearty bread (sourdough, multigrain, or croissant rolls)

– slices sharp cheddar cheese (optional)

– Handful of spinach

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup cooked chicken, ¼ cup diced celery, ¼ cup diced apple, 2 tbsp dried cranberries, and 2 tbsp finely diced red onion.

  2. Add 3 tbsp lite mayonnaise (or a mixture of half mayo and half Greek yogurt), ½ tbsp Dijon mustard, ½ tbsp parsley, and 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice).

  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  4. Gently stir until all ingredients are well combined.

  5. Toast 4 slices of hearty bread (sourdough, multigrain, or croissant rolls) if desired for extra crunch and flavor.

  6. Spread a generous portion of the chicken salad onto one slice of bread.

  7. Top with a slice of sharp cheddar cheese (optional) and a handful of spinach.

  8. Place the second slice of bread on top and press lightly.

  9. Cut the sandwiches in half if desired and serve immediately.

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