Mediterranean Chicken Salad Sandwich Food

HEALTHY CHICKEN SALAD, MEDITERRANEAN STYLE

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This no-mayo healthy chicken salad recipe is chunky and loaded with Mediterranean favorites like shallots, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a handful of walnuts. It's tossed in a light and bright dressing A light and zippy dressing brings it all together!

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 to 2 lemons
1 to 2 garlic cloves (minced)
3 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp sumac
½ tsp paprika
12 ounces cooked chicken, (shredded (Rotisserie chicken will work here) )
1 to 2 shallots (chopped)
2 celery stalks (chopped)
1 15- ounce can marinated artichoke hearts, (drained and chopped)
1 to 2 ounces sundried tomatoes (chopped)
Handful fresh Italian parsley (about 1 cup packed, chopped)
1/3 cup shelled walnuts (chopped)
Salt and pepper

Steps:

In a small bowl, add the dressing ingredients and whisk to combine.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, shallots, celery, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, parsley, and walnuts. Season with a good pinch of kosher salt and black pepper.
Pour dressing over the chicken salad, toss to combine.
For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 kcal, Sodium 387.1 mg, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 14.6 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

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Make and share this Mediterranean Chicken Salad Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped roasted red pepper
1/4 cup sliced pitted black olives
1/4 cup yogurt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 kaiser rolls, split
additional mayonnaise
lettuce leaf

Steps:

Place chicken, water, basil, salt and pepper in medium pan, bring to boil.
Reduce heat; simmer covered 10-12 minutes till chicken is no longer pink in center.
remove chicken from pan; cool.
Cut into 1/2 " pieces.
Combine chicken, cucumber, mayonnaise, red pepper, olives,yogurt and garlic powder in medium bowl and toss to coat well.
Spread rolls with additional mayonnaise.
Top with lettuce and chicken salad mixture.
Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.4, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 61.3, Sodium 719.4, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3, Protein 25.9

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SANDWICHES

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I copied this delightful recipe when I was in Italy visiting my Aunt Elsa. The refreshing sandwich filling is nicely flavored with oregano and mint. I like it tucked into chewy pita bread. -Marcia Fuller, Sheridan, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup sliced quartered seeded cucumber
1/2 cup sliced sweet onion
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 whole wheat pita pocket halves, warmed
6 lettuce leaves

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken for 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from the skillet; cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, tomatoes, cucumber and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, oregano, mint and salt. Pour over chicken mixture; toss gently., Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Line pita halves with lettuce; fill with chicken mixture, using a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges