Chicken Salad Sandwich Grapes (Printable View)

Tender chicken combines with grapes, celery, and creamy dressing in a fresh sandwich ready to enjoy.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced (approximately 2 large breasts)

→ Produce

02 - 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
03 - 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Dressing

07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Sandwich Assembly

11 - 8 slices whole wheat sandwich bread
12 - 1 cup lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, halved grapes, finely chopped celery, red onion, and chopped parsley.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold until everything is evenly coated. Adjust seasoning to taste.
04 - Lay out 4 slices of bread. Place lettuce leaves evenly on each slice, then distribute the chicken salad topping.
05 - Top with remaining bread slices, slice each sandwich in half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's ready in 30 minutes flat, making weeknight dinners or next-day lunch prep almost laughably easy.
  • The grapes add a subtle sweetness and pop of juice that makes this taste fancy without any fussy techniques.
  • You can prep the chicken salad hours ahead and let the flavors mingle, then assemble sandwiches whenever hunger strikes.
02 -
  • Don't dice the chicken too fine or it will turn into shreds that disappear into the dressing; you want visible, tender chunks that give you something to sink your teeth into.
  • Add the lemon juice to the dressing, not directly onto the chicken, so it distributes evenly and prevents the chicken from browning where it sits exposed to air.
  • If you're making this ahead, keep the chicken salad and bread separate, then assemble no more than a few hours before eating, or the bread will soften and lose its textural appeal.
03 -
  • Buy rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and shred it by hand—it's tender, flavorful, and saves you 20 minutes of cooking time on busy days.
  • Halve your grapes the night before and store them in the fridge; they'll stay plump and cold, and you'll be grateful for the shortcut when lunch time rolls around.

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