Apple Cider Chicken Salad Sandwich

 

Ingredients

· 1/2 cup mayonnaise

· 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

· 1/4 cup apple cider jelly or apple jam

· 2 scallions, finely chopped

· 1/3 cup chopped celery

· 1 green apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped

· 3/4 cup chopped, toasted pecans

· 2 teaspoons chopped, fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley

· 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and thinly sliced

· Salt

· Coarsely ground black pepper

· 16 slices multigrain bread, or favorite bread or croissant

· Leafy greens

 

Steps

1) Combine mayonnaise, mustard, jelly, scallions, celery, apple, pecans, and parsley in a large mixing bowl, and stir to combine thoroughly. Add chicken, toss to coat, and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. Serve atop mixed leafy greens, such as a mesculun mix, or a combination of arugula, radicchio, or serve on toasted bread as a sandwich.

 

From: Sandwiches, Panini, and Wraps: Recipes for the Original “Anytime, Anywhere” Meal

By: Dwayne Ridgaway