Extreme Makeover Chicken Salad Sammy

Health score
23%
Extreme Makeover Chicken Salad Sammy
25 min.
4
284kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch game with a delightful twist on a classic favorite? Introducing the Extreme Makeover Chicken Salad Sammy! This vibrant and nutritious sandwich is not only a feast for the eyes but also a powerhouse of flavor and health benefits. Packed with tender chicken breast, crunchy radishes, and sweet red grapes, this dish brings together a medley of textures and tastes that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Imagine sinking your teeth into layers of fresh arugula, creamy low-fat Greek yogurt, and a sprinkle of toasted walnuts, all nestled between slices of hearty multigrain bread. Each bite is a perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and fiber, making it an ideal choice for lunch, dinner, or any time you crave something satisfying yet wholesome. Plus, with just 25 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this delicious meal in no time!

Whether you're looking to impress at a picnic, fuel up for a busy day, or simply enjoy a delicious homemade sandwich, the Extreme Makeover Chicken Salad Sammy is your go-to recipe. And for those who want to mix things up, feel free to swap out the chicken for shrimp or the walnuts for hazelnuts for a unique twist. Get ready to indulge in a sandwich that’s not just a meal, but a celebration of fresh ingredients and bold flavors!

Ingredients

  • cups arugula 
  • oz chicken breast 
  • tbsp optional: dill roughly chopped
  • 0.5 cup greek yogurt low-fat
  • slices bread 
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • cup radishes thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup grapes red quartered
  • 0.3 tsp salt 
  • 0.3 cup spring onion finely chopped
  • tbsp walnuts toasted roughly chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. To cook the chicken, bring a saucepan of water to a boil over high heat.
  2. Add the chicken and simmer for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
  3. Remove from water and cool completely. When cool, cut into 1/2-inch/1.3-centimeter dice.
  4. Place in a bowl with the grapes, walnuts, dill, scallions, yogurt, salt and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. To assemble the sandwiches, place 4 slices of bread on a work surface. For each sandwich, top with 1/2 cup/10 grams arugula, 1/2 cup/70 grams chicken salad, 1/4 cup/29 grams sliced radishes and another piece of bread.
  6. You can also try substituting shrimp for the chicken and hazelnuts for the walnuts!
  7. Save the cooking water from the chicken. It will be lightly flavored from the chicken and can make a nice base broth for soup. Freeze it!
  8. Per Sandwich: Calories 260, protein 23 g, total fat 6 g, carbohydrates 28 g, sodium 460 mg, fiber 5 g
  9. The Truly Healthy Family Cookbook
  10. Reprinted with permission from The Truly Healthy Family Cookbook: Mega-nutritious Meals that are Inspired, Delicious and Fad-free by Tina Ruggiero, M.S., R.D., photography by Bill Bettencourt. Copyright © 2013 Tina Ruggiero. First published in 2013 by Page Street Publishing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories284kcal
Protein32.63%
Fat23.46%
Carbs43.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
69.67
Glycemic Load
16.38
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
19.120434864708%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.14mg
Pelargonidin
18.31mg
Isorhamnetin
0.52mg
Kaempferol
3.85mg
Quercetin
1.57mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:283.55kcal
14.18%
Fat:7.42g
11.42%
Saturated Fat:1.41g
8.8%
Carbohydrates:31.26g
10.42%
Net Carbohydrates:26.57g
9.66%
Sugar:7.55g
8.38%
Cholesterol:37.93mg
12.64%
Sodium:490.33mg
21.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.23g
46.47%
Manganese:1.47mg
73.3%
Selenium:33.1µg
47.29%
Vitamin B3:8.63mg
43.14%
Vitamin B6:0.62mg
31.05%
Vitamin K:31.75µg
30.24%
Phosphorus:272.47mg
27.25%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
19.79%
Magnesium:76.22mg
19.05%
Fiber:4.68g
18.72%
Calcium:162.65mg
16.27%
Potassium:532.44mg
15.21%
Copper:0.27mg
13.72%
Vitamin B5:1.33mg
13.28%
Folate:52.33µg
13.08%
Iron:2.22mg
12.32%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.53%
Zinc:1.64mg
10.92%
Vitamin C:8.49mg
10.29%
Vitamin A:366.16IU
7.32%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.73%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.89%
Source:Epicurious