Extreme Makeover Chicken Salad Sammy

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

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Are you ready to elevate your lunchtime experience? Introducing the Extreme Makeover Chicken Salad Sammy—a deliciously fresh and satisfying option that will redefine your notion of a salad sandwich. Packed with vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients, this recipe is perfect for anyone looking to indulge guilt-free.

Imagine tender, juicy chicken breast complemented by a creamy low-fat Greek yogurt dressing, with a delightful crunch from toasted walnuts and a burst of sweetness from red grapes. The incorporation of peppery arugula and thinly sliced radishes adds not just a refreshing crunch but a beautiful pop of color to your meal. This chicken salad is not only delicious but also packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber, making it a well-rounded choice for lunch or dinner.

The beauty of this recipe lies not only in its flavor but also in its versatility. Whether you’re serving it to a family of four or preparing meal prep for the week, it adapts beautifully to your needs. Feeling adventurous? You can swap out the chicken for shrimp and the walnuts for hazelnuts, creating a completely new taste experience. Best of all, this meal can be on your table in just 25 minutes, allowing you to enjoy a nutritious dish without spending hours in the kitchen. Treat yourself to the Extreme Makeover Chicken Salad Sammy—your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cups arugula 
  • oz chicken breast 
  • tbsp optional: dill roughly chopped
  • 0.5 cup greek yogurt low-fat
  • slices multigrain bread 
  • servings several grates of pepper black freshly ground
  • cup radishes thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup grapes red quartered
  • 0.3 tsp salt 
  • 0.3 cup scallion 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