Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwiches |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This hearty sandwich is a filling lunch recipe. Prepare the chicken salad at home the night before, and then assemble the sandwich at work the next day. Ingredients:
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise |
1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt |
1/3 cup commercial pesto (such as buitoni) |
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
4 cups cubed skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast |
1 cup diced celery |
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted |
1 (1-pound) focaccia bread, cut in half horizontally, toasted, and cut into 20 slices |
1 (12-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped |
10 romaine lettuce leaves |
Directions:
1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir in chicken, celery, and walnuts.
2. Spread 1/2 cup of salad onto each of 10 bread slices. Top each serving with about 2 tablespoons bell pepper, 1 lettuce leaf, and one bread slice.
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