Cherry Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe

Sweet and savory collide in this elevated chicken salad! Juicy chicken, tart dried cherries, crunchy pecans, and a creamy yogurt-mayo dressing combine for a flavor explosion. This easy 5-minute recipe (plus chilling time) is perfect for a quick lunch or elegant appetizer. Get ready for a delightful textural adventure!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 523.7 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 4.6 (7 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cherry Chicken Salad Sandwich

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How to Make Cherry Chicken Salad Sandwich

  1. Combine 2 cups cooked chicken, ½ cup dried cherries, ½ cup chopped pecans, and ¼ cup finely chopped red onion in a medium bowl.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  3. Pour the yogurt-mayo mixture over the chicken mixture.
  4. Gently toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 hours) to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Slice croissants in half. Divide the chilled chicken salad evenly between the croissant halves.
  7. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

50g

Carbs

11g