Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFrankie & Essl'sGrandmas Chicken Salad Recipe

Grandmas Chicken Salad Recipe

Inspired by Frankie & Essl's
Time30m
Serves2

Grandmas recipe for chicken salad, (contains nuts) on sourdough bread, with fresh sliced, juicy tomato and spinach. Choice of cold or panini style.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, diced celery, halved grapes, chopped walnuts, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Take two slices of sourdough bread and layer with fresh spinach leaves and sliced tomatoes. Generously spoon the chicken salad mixture onto the spinach and tomato layers. Top with another slice of sourdough bread.

  3. 3

    Serve Cold or Panini Style

    For a cold sandwich, slice and serve immediately. For a panini style, heat a panini press or skillet over medium heat, and grill the sandwich until golden brown and heated through, about 3-4 minutes on each side.

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