The Best Chicken Salad Sandwich

Dairy Free
Health score
22%
The Best Chicken Salad Sandwich
45 min.
4
697kcal
36.46%sweetness
100%saltiness
12.74%sourness
15.76%bitterness
66.73%savoriness
96.17%fattiness
0%spiciness

Suggestions

This chicken salad sandwich is the perfect dish to whip up when you're craving something hearty and delicious. With a mix of tender chicken, crunchy celery and almonds, sweet grapes, and tangy cranberries, this sandwich is a flavor explosion. The creamy mayonnaise brings it all together, and the celery seed adds a subtle earthy note. It's a breeze to put together, and the result is a satisfying meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner. You can even make it ahead of time and enjoy it as a quick and easy meal prep option throughout the week. Serve it on your favorite bread, and don't forget to toast the almonds for that extra crunch! This sandwich is a true crowd-pleaser and will leave you feeling happy and content.
Not only is this sandwich incredibly tasty, but it's also packed with nutrients. It provides a good balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, ensuring you stay energized and satisfied. The chicken is an excellent source of lean protein, while the almonds add healthy fats and the grapes and cranberries contribute natural sweetness and antioxidants. This sandwich is a well-rounded option that nourishes your body and delights your taste buds.

Ingredients

  •  chicken breast strips/pre-cooked/chopped cooked chopped
  • stalk celery 
  •  spring onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup grapes seedless halved
  • 0.8 cup cranberries dried
  • 0.5 cup almonds toasted
  • 0.8 cup mayonnaise 
  • tablespoon celery seed 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • servings pepper black to taste
  • servings bread french

Equipment

  • oven

Directions

  1. Cut chicken into bite sized pieces.
  2. Chop up grapes, celery, and onion.
  3. Toast slivered almonds on the broil setting in the oven. Watch them like a hawk--I have burned more almonds, coconut, pecans than I can count.
  4. Throw this all together with the chicken.
  5. Add salad dressing, celery seed, paprika and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories697kcal
Protein25.55%
Fat58.38%
Carbs16.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
70.63
Glycemic Load
2.32
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
25.308695652174%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.58mg
Delphinidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.23mg
Epigallocatechin
0.46mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Apigenin
1.47mg
Luteolin
11.55mg
Isorhamnetin
0.47mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.55mg
Quercetin
1.77mg

Taste

Sweetness:
36.46%
Saltiness:
100%
Sourness:
12.74%
Bitterness:
15.76%
Savoriness:
66.73%
Fattiness:
96.17%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:697.14kcal
34.86%
Fat:45.65g
70.24%
Saturated Fat:6.97g
43.57%
Carbohydrates:28.28g
9.43%
Net Carbohydrates:24.13g
8.77%
Sugar:20.77g
23.08%
Cholesterol:127.29mg
42.43%
Sodium:962.62mg
41.85%
Protein:44.95g
89.9%
Vitamin B3:18.65mg
93.27%
Vitamin K:88.85µg
84.62%
Selenium:38.01µg
54.3%
Vitamin E:6.89mg
45.96%
Vitamin B6:0.85mg
42.62%
Phosphorus:408.54mg
40.85%
Manganese:0.66mg
32.99%
Magnesium:97.73mg
24.43%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.39%
Iron:3.09mg
17.14%
Potassium:583.03mg
16.66%
Fiber:4.15g
16.6%
Copper:0.33mg
16.3%
Vitamin B5:1.49mg
14.94%
Zinc:2.1mg
14%
Calcium:110.87mg
11.09%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.99%
Vitamin B12:0.49µg
8.15%
Folate:24.34µg
6.08%
Vitamin A:173.07IU
3.46%
Vitamin C:2.34mg
2.84%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.42%
Source:Foodista