Chicken salad sandwiches can quickly become greasy on a hot day, but there is a simple way to keep them fresh and tasty. Replace mayonnaise with an ingredient almost everyone has in their fridge: Greek yogurt.
Why Swap Mayonnaise for Greek Yogurt?
Mayonnaise is often used on sandwiches because it makes fillings creamier, but it is made with egg and oily ingredients that spoil quickly at high temperatures. Egg and oil create moisture in heat, making sandwiches soggy and increasing the risk of salmonella in chicken. Greek yogurt, on the other hand, is thick and creamy without the heavy feeling. It does not contain egg or oils, so it stays fresher longer, has less fat, and is less likely to become smelly or greasy. Its tangy flavor pairs well with mustard, brightening the taste of chicken salad without extra ingredients.
Recipe for Tastier Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 75g cooked chicken
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Half a tablespoon red onion
- Handful lettuce leaves
- 1 tablespoon green onion (optional)
- Handful chopped walnuts (optional)
- Salt and pepper
- 2 slices bread
Instructions
- Finely dice the red onion and soak in water for five minutes to remove sulfur and sweeten the taste.
- Chop walnuts into bite-sized pieces. Toast in a pan for 2-3 minutes for extra flavor.
- In a bowl, combine chicken, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, walnuts, red onion, and green onions. Stir until smooth.
- Toast bread if desired. Spread mixture generously on each slice. Place lettuce in the middle to absorb moisture. Assemble the sandwich.
Your chicken salad sandwich should be crisp, refreshing, and taste better than usual.
