Basil Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe
Tender chicken salad mixed with basil pesto served on your choice of bread.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Salad
Basil Pesto
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Chicken Salad Preparation
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, mayonnaise, diced celery, chopped red onion, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Basil Pesto Preparation
- 2
Make the Pesto
In a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Sandwich Assembly
- 3
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread a generous amount of basil pesto on one side of each slice of bread. On two of the slices, layer the lettuce leaves, followed by a portion of the chicken salad, and top with tomato slices. Place the other slices of bread on top, pesto side down, to create a sandwich.
