Chicken Salad Sandwich

 

One great way to use leftover chicken or turkey is to make chicken/turkey salad, which could be eaten as a sandwich, with crackers, lettuce, and more! This chicken salad recipe also incorporates apples and napa cabbage to provide a bit of crunch and sweetness! The recipe also uses Greek yogurt dressing instead of mayo to lower the caloric value, without the loss of the creamy texture mayo provides. However, mayo can still be used if that is what you prefer. As a sandwich, it can be topped with spinach, lettuce, cabbage, tomato, onion and so on to create a light, but satisfying meal. So have fun giving this simple recipe a try, get creative, and enjoy!  

Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe 

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 ½ cups of chicken or turkey, finely chopped
• 1 apple, chopped
• 5 tablespoons of dill Greek yogurt (or you can use mayonnaise)
• 1 ½ cups of spinach
• 2 large napa cabbage leaves (or you can use 1 ¼ cups of regular cabbage)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Bread, your choice: rolls, French bread, white or wheat bread, etc.
• Optional toppings: tomato slices, onions, cucumbers, etc. (Get creative!)

TOOLS NEEDED:

• A large bowl, cutting board, spoon, and knife

VIDEO DEMONSTRATION / INSTRUCTIONS

BRIEF DIRECTIONS (See the video demonstration for detailed instructions):

1. First, collect and prepare the ingredients. Take the napa cabbage and separate the white from the leafy part. Then chop the white part into ¹/₈ inch sized cubes and cut the leafy part of the napa cabbage into ¹/₈ inch thick slices so that it is shredded. Now peel, core the apple, and chop into ¹/₈ inch cubes. Then finely chop the chicken or turkey.

(See the video recipe demonstration for a visual of how to chop the ingredients and how small the ingredients are chopped)

2. In a large bowl add the chopped chicken, white part of the napa cabbage, and apple, then mix thoroughly.
3. Next, add the Greek yogurt dressing (or mayonnaise) and mix thoroughly. Now add salt and pepper to taste. The chicken salad is done and can either be served with crackers or made into sandwiches.
4. To assemble the sandwich, use a 4 by 4 inch piece of bread or a napa cabbage or lettuce leaf.  First, put a few tablespoons (about 4) of the chicken salad mixture, then add some spinach leaves, the shredded leafy part of the napa cabbage and top with onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, or any other toppings. Then serve the sandwiches!

Note: The quantities for filling the sandwiches is up to you. This chicken salad recipe can make 3 very filled 4 by 4 inch sandwiches, so adjust how much chicken salad is made or how filled the sandwiches are based on how many people you need to feed.