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Apple cider chicken salad sandwiches with feta cheese, roasted walnuts, and colorful greens on a plate.

Apple Cider Chicken Salad Sandwiches With Feta & Roasted Walnuts


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x

Description

A light and flavorful sandwich featuring shredded chicken tossed in an apple cider vinaigrette with crumbled feta and toasted walnuts.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and cooled
  • 2 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or baby kale)
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • pinch of dried thyme or dill
  • 4 slices rustic sourdough or 4 sandwich rolls
  • optional: sliced apples or pears
  • optional: dried cranberries
  • optional: Dijon mustard

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F and toast walnuts on a baking sheet for 6–8 minutes until fragrant, then cool.

    2. If using fresh chicken, poach or roast until cooked through, then shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.

    3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, and herbs until emulsified.

    4. In a large bowl, combine chicken, cooled walnuts, feta, and mixed greens.

    5. Pour dressing over the mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.

    6. Lightly toast bread or rolls if desired.

    7. Spoon chicken salad onto bread, add optional sliced apples or extra greens, top with remaining bread.

    8. Serve immediately or store salad and dressing separately in the refrigerator for up to three days.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: sandwich
    • Method: assembly
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
    • Calories: 450
    • Sugar: 5
    • Sodium: 650
    • Fat: 28
    • Saturated Fat: 6
    • Unsaturated Fat: 20
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 20
    • Fiber: 3
    • Protein: 30
    • Cholesterol: 75

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