Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Sandwich
This Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Sandwich is a light and delicious option perfect for lunch or a quick snack. Using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise creates a creamy texture full of protein while fresh veggies add crunch and flavor. Serve it in your favorite bread for a satisfying meal.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 cutting board
- 1 spoon or spatula
- 1 bread knife
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup celery, chopped
- ½ cup red grapes, halved
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices whole grain bread
- Lettuce leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cooked chicken breast, Greek yogurt, chopped celery, halved red grapes, and chopped red onion.
- Add the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- To assemble the sandwiches, layer the chicken salad mixture onto four slices of whole grain bread. If desired, add lettuce leaves for extra crunch and freshness.
- Top with the remaining four slices of bread to close the sandwiches.
- Cut the sandwiches in half if preferred and serve immediately.
Notes
You can substitute the chicken with canned tuna or chickpeas for a different twist.
Feel free to customize the veggies based on your preference; cucumbers and bell peppers work well too.
These sandwiches can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Just keep the bread separate until ready to serve to maintain freshness.