Apple‑Infused Chicken Salad Sandwich

Name: Apple‑Infused Chicken Salad Sandwich
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded; 1 cup firm apple, cored and diced; ½ cup celery stalks, thinly sliced; ¼ cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped; ½ cup greek yogurt, plain; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp lemon juice; ½ tsp dijon mustard; ¼ tsp salt; ⅛ tsp black pepper; 4 whole‑grain sandwich rolls; 2 cups mixed salad greens; 1 tbsp olive oil; ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar; ⅛ tsp salt; ⅛ tsp black pepper

A soft whole‑grain roll brims with creamy chicken salad speckled with crisp apple chunks, fresh celery, and toasted walnuts, all lightly dressed in Greek yogurt. The salad is bright and tangy, with the apple adding a sweet crunch that balances the savory chicken. Served with a simple mixed‑green side, this sandwich makes a satisfying lunch or light dinner.

20 minPrep

15 minCook

4Servings

Ingredients

4 servings

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded 260g
1 cup firm apple, cored and diced 150g
½ cup celery stalks, thinly sliced 60g
¼ cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped 30g
½ cup greek yogurt, plain 120g
2 tbsp mayonnaise 30g
1 tbsp lemon juice 15g
½ tsp dijon mustard 3g

¼ tsp salt 2g
⅛ tsp black pepper 0g
4 whole‑grain sandwich rolls 320g
2 cups mixed salad greens 60g
1 tbsp olive oil 14g
½ tbsp balsamic vinegar 7g
⅛ tsp salt 1g
⅛ tsp black pepper 0g

Steps

Step 1

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Toss the sliced celery and toast for 2‑3 minutes until just softened, then transfer to a large bowl.
- 1 tbspolive oil
- ½ cupcelery stalks, thinly sliced
Step 2

In the same skillet, add the toasted walnuts and stir for 30 seconds to release their aroma; transfer to the bowl with the celery.
- ¼ cupwalnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
- ½ cupcelery stalks, thinly sliced
Step 3

Add the shredded chicken, diced apple, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Gently fold everything together until evenly coated, being careful not to mash the apple pieces.
- 1 cupfirm apple, cored and diced
- ½ cupGreek yogurt, plain
- 2 tbspmayonnaise
- 1 tbsplemon juice
- ½ tspdijon mustard
- ¼ tspsalt
- ⅛ tspblack pepper
Step 4

Cover the chicken salad and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Step 5

Meanwhile, whisk together balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper with the remaining olive oil to make a simple vinaigrette.
- ½ tbspbalsamic vinegar
- ⅛ tspsalt
- ⅛ tspblack pepper
- ½ tbspolive oil
Step 6

Toss the mixed salad greens with the vinaigrette just before serving.
Step 7

Slice each whole‑grain roll in half, lightly toast if desired, and spoon a generous ¼ cup of the chilled chicken salad onto the bottom half. Top with the roll lid and serve alongside the dressed greens.
- 4whole‑grain sandwich rolls