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Scrumptious rosemary chicken salad sandwich, halved to reveal its generous, flavorful filling.
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5 from 2 votes

Rosemary Chicken Salad

Rosemary Chicken Salad is a creamy mix of chicken, cranberries, and pecans with incredible rosemary flavor in every bite.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Sandwich
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Keyword: Rosemary Chicken Salad
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Author: Chelsea Lords
Cost: $12.10

Ingredients

Salad

  • 2 packed cups rotisserie chicken finely diced
  • 1/2 cup pecans finely diced, see note 1
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1/3 cup green onions thinly sliced, optional

Dressing

  • 1 lemon
  • 1/3 cup mayo I love Best Foods
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary finely minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Serving suggestions see note 2
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Instructions

  • Optional: Toast pecans—see note 1.
  • Juice lemon to get 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice. Whisk lemon juice with all dressing ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Season to taste (I add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper).
  • Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Scrape every bit of dressing on top and toss well. Taste and adjust to personal preference.
  • Enjoy! Serve as sandwiches, in lettuce wraps, with crackers, etc.

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Notes

Note 1: Buy toasted pecans or toast your own:
  1. Place pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat.
  2. Stir frequently for 3–5 minutes until they’re fragrant. Watch carefully to keep from burning.
  3. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate to cool. Cool completely before dicing and adding to the salad.
Note 2: Serving suggestions: bread, lettuce, avocado, crackers—whatever you like!
Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–5 days. I wouldn’t recommend freezing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 563mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.5mg