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Balsamic Chicken Salad Sandwiches

A fresh and vibrant sandwich featuring grilled chicken, crunchy apples, creamy feta, and honey-glazed walnuts in a tangy balsamic dressing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 lb Grilled Chicken Breast, cubed Use leftover grilled chicken or freshly cooked.

Fruits

  • 1 Large Granny Smith Apple, cubed Can substitute with any crisp apple variety.

Dried Fruits

  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries

Dairy

  • ¾ cup Crumbled Feta Cheese

Nuts

  • ¾ cup Honey-Glazed Walnuts, chopped

Vegetables

  • ½ Small Red Onion, finely diced

Condiments

  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp White Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Granulated Sugar

Seasonings

  • Kosher Salt, to taste
  • Cracked Pepper, to taste

Bread

  • 8 pieces Pretzel Rolls

Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare the Chicken. Grill or pan-sear the chicken breast until fully cooked, season with salt and pepper, then cube.
  • Step 2: Combine the Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed chicken, apple, cranberries, feta, walnuts, and red onion.
  • Step 3: Make the Dressing. Whisk together mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
  • Step 4: Mix It All Together. Pour the dressing over the chicken salad mixture and gently fold until coated.
  • Step 5: Assemble the Sandwiches. Slice pretzel rolls in half, scoop chicken salad onto the bottom half, and top with the other half.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

Notes

For best flavor, chill the chicken salad for at least an hour before serving.