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Lavender Chicken Salad Sandwiches

A delightful blend of chicken, lavender, and fresh vegetables, served in a sandwich for a refreshing meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Can substitute with mayonnaise.
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender Ensure it's food-grade.
  • 1 cup celery, diced Adds crunch.
  • 1 cup grapes, halved Red or green grapes work.
  • 1 tablespoon honey Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 1 teaspoon salt To taste.
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper To taste.
Sandwich Assembly
  • 8 slices whole grain bread Can use any preferred bread.
  • 4 leaves romaine lettuce For freshness.
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber Optional, for added crunch.

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken Salad
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, dried lavender, diced celery, halved grapes, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Assemble the Sandwiches
  1. Lay out the slices of whole grain bread. On four slices, place a leaf of romaine lettuce, followed by a generous scoop of the lavender chicken salad. If desired, add sliced cucumber on top.
  2. Top with the remaining slices of bread to complete the sandwiches. Cut in half and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These sandwiches can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Serve with a side of fresh fruit for a complete meal.

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