Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Name: Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Yield: makes about 4 cups chicken salad; 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked, chopped chicken (page 89) or turkey; 1 cup halved green and red grapes; 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 1/4 cup chopped white or red onion; 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup mayonnaise; 16 slices white sandwich bread; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened (optional)

December 9, 2011

I remember often seeing mountains of these little finger sandwiches in my Aunt Elsa’s kitchen. She would make vast numbers and freeze them in advance of big catered events like baby showers or wedding receptions (see below for tips on getting ahead). I love these creamy and crunchy chicken salad sandwiches—with lots of mayonnaise, crunchy celery and nuts, and sweet grapes and relish, they are perfect picnic fare. Judging by how quickly I’ve seen them fly off the serving platter, my friends and family agree! Red onions are a little sweeter than white ones; use what you like.

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