Chicken & Celery Salad Sandwiches Recipe
This delicious Chicken & Celery Salad Sandwich combines tender chicken, crunchy celery, and creamy mayonnaise, all topped with fresh spinach and celery leaves for a refreshing and satisfying meal. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, these sandwiches are easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Chicken & Celery Salad:
- 340 g (2 cups) cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 90 ml (6 tablespoons) mayonnaise
- 30 ml (2 tablespoons) lemon juice
- 100 g (3 1/2 oz) crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sandwiches:
- 1 baguette, cut in half horizontally
- 40 g (1 1/2 cups) baby spinach
- 10 g (1/4 cup) celery leaves
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) olive oil
- 4 long sandwich picks or toothpicks
Directions
Chicken & Celery Salad:
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, chopped celery, and green onions.
- Mix the Dressing: Add the mayonnaise and lemon juice to the bowl, and mix well to combine.
- Optional: Fold in the crumbled feta cheese for added flavor.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assembling the Sandwiches:
- Prepare the Baguette: Cut the baguette in half horizontally. If the baguette is particularly thick, you can remove some of the interior bread to make more room for the filling.
- Layer the Ingredients: On the bottom half of the baguette, spread the chicken & celery salad evenly.
- Add Greens: Top the salad with baby spinach and celery leaves.
- Drizzle with Olive Oil: Drizzle the olive oil over the greens for a touch of richness.
- Finish the Sandwich: Place the top half of the baguette over the fillings.
- Secure and Cut: Use four long sandwich picks or toothpicks to secure the sandwich. Cut the baguette into four equal sections.
Serve and Enjoy!
These Chicken & Celery Salad Sandwiches are perfect for a picnic, lunchbox, or casual meal at home. They’re best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for a few hours if needed. The combination of the creamy salad and fresh greens makes for a delightful bite every time.