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Pecan Apple Chicken Salad Sandwiches
5 from 9 votes

Pecan Apple Chicken Salad Sandwiches

This delicious fall-inspired Pecan Apple Chicken Salad Recipe is filled with the flavors of autumn. Juicy chicken (or leftover holiday turkey), sweet apples, tart dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted pecans are mixed with a lightened up greek yogurt and mayonnaise dressing with just a hint of spice. Best of all, you only need 5 minutes to prep it. Make a big batch today for the best chicken salad sandwiches in your lunchbox all week long!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 368 kcal
Course: Main Course, Lunch, Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken cooked and shredded, or turkey
  • 1 apple chopped, Granny Smith
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ciabatta roll for serving
  • butter lettuce for serving

Instructions

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  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  2. Serve on a ciabatta with lettuce.  Serve as a sandwich or over salad.

Notes

  • Use any leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, or leftover turkey to make this fall chicken salad even easier! You can also bake chicken breasts or poach them if you want.
  • Toasting your buns adds a lot of texture to the sandwich, but is not necessary.
  • To make this recipe Dairy-Free swap in your favorite unsweetened plain plant-based Greek yogurt or use extra mayo.
  • Refrigerate and eat within 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 368kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 377mg (16%) Potassium 245mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 288IU (6%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 368

% Daily Value*

Calories 368kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 377mg 16%
Potassium 245mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 288IU 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.