How to Make No-Mayo Chicken Salad Sandwiches - A Step-by-Step Guide

For those who are not fans of mayo, or who are looking for a healthier option for their chicken salad sandwiches, this recipe is perfect for you. These No-Mayo Chicken Salad Sandwiches are packed with flavor, without the added calories and fat of traditional mayo-based dressings. Instead, this recipe uses Greek yogurt as a creamy and tangy base, making it a lighter and more nutritious option.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon hot honey (such as Mike's Hot Honey®)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Chicken Salad:
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 2 (1/4 inch thick) slices lightly toasted French bread, cut into very small cubes
  • 2 small tomatoes on the vine, diced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons minced celery
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 10 small pimento-stuffed olives, halved
  • 8 mini croissants

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 chicken salad sandwiches

  • Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, hot honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined; set aside.
  • Add chicken, bread cubes, tomatoes, onion, celery, cilantro, and olives to a large bowl; mix well. Drizzle dressing over the chicken mixture, and stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
  • Slice croissants in half, fill with chicken salad, and serve.
  • Nutrition

    299 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 529mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 199mg