Description
Try these strawberry chicken salad tea sandwiches for a light, sweet‑savory lunch that’s quick, fresh, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 slices of whole‑grain or sourdough bread, lightly toasted
- Optional garnish: extra strawberry slices, a sprinkle of chopped nuts, or a drizzle of balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine the salad. Add shredded chicken, diced strawberries, red onion, and cilantro to the bowl. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Check seasoning. Taste the mixture and adjust salt, pepper, or honey if you’d like a sweeter or more tangy profile.
- Assemble the sandwiches. Spread a generous layer of the strawberry chicken salad onto four slices of toasted bread. Top each with a slice of fresh strawberry for a pop of color and extra juiciness.
- Finish and serve. Cover the remaining bread slices with the salad, then cut each sandwich into halves or quarters for easy handling. If desired, drizzle a light balsamic glaze over the top for a glossy finish.
- Enjoy immediately. These sandwiches are best eaten fresh, but you can store the salad separately in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
Notes
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken for a shortcut – it’s already tender and flavorful.
- For a crunch, add a tablespoon of toasted sunflower seeds or chopped almonds to the salad.
- Keep the bread toasted just before assembling to prevent sogginess.
- If you prefer a dairy‑free version, replace mayonnaise with avocado or a dairy‑free mayo.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Chicken
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: strawberry chicken salad tea sandwiches