Classic Chicken Salad Sandwiches

A delicious and creamy chicken salad served on fresh bread, perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

NewPublished Mar 8, 2026
Prep Time30 min
Cook TimeNot set
Total30 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Classic Chicken Salad Sandwiches on a plate

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (2 cups) cooked chicken, shredded
  • (1/2 cups) mayonnaise
  • (1/4 cups) plain Greek yogurt
  • (1/2 cups) celery, diced
  • (1/4 cups) red onion, finely chopped
  • (1/4 cups) sweet pickle relish
  • (1 tablespoon) Dijon mustard
  • (1 tablespoon) lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • (8 slices) whole grain bread
  • Lettuce leaves for serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded.

  2. 2

    Add 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt to the bowl.

  3. 3

    Mix in 1/2 cup diced celery, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish.

  4. 4

    Stir in 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix until well combined.

  6. 6

    Lay out 8 slices of whole grain bread on a clean surface.

  7. 7

    Spread a generous amount of the chicken salad mixture onto 4 slices of bread.

  8. 8

    Top each with a lettuce leaf, then place the remaining slices of bread on top to form sandwiches.

  9. 9

    Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately.

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