Southern Florida Chicken Salad Sammies Sandwiches
Brighten up your lunch rotation with these Southern Florida Chicken Salad Sammies Sandwiches, a tropical twist on a classic recipe! This flavorful chicken salad is packed with juicy red grapes, sweet mandarin oranges, and a touch of freshness from lime juice and cilantro, all blended into a creamy base of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. Crunchy celery and green onions add texture, while sweet relish provides a subtle tang. Served on buttery croissants with crisp butter lettuce, these sandwiches are perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, these vibrant chicken salad sammies are ideal for picnics, lunches, or quick dinners. For a taste of the tropics in every bite, this recipe is a must-try!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded) Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cups Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 stalks (diced) Celery
- 0.75 cups (halved) Seedless red grapes
- 0.5 cups (drained and chopped) Mandarin oranges
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onion
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Sweet relish
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 6 leaves Butter lettuce leaves
- 6 pieces Croissants (or sandwich bread)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt until smooth.
Step 2
Add the shredded chicken, diced celery, halved grapes, chopped mandarin oranges, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onion to the bowl.
Step 3
Mix in the lime juice, sweet relish, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together gently until well combined.
Step 4
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
Step 5
Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
When ready to assemble the sandwiches, slice your croissants in half (or use sandwich bread of your choice).
Step 7
Place a butter lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each croissant.
Step 8
Scoop a generous portion of the chicken salad onto the lettuce, spreading it evenly.
Step 9
Top with the other half of the croissant or bread. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1270.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3096.2 |
| Total Fat 173.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 55.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 596.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3197.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 225.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 59.8g | |
| Protein 150.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 388.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1117.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories