Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Chicken Salad Finger Sandwiches perfect for tea parties, showers, or a light lunch. These tender chicken-filled sandwiches are combined with a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery, red onion, and fresh parsley, served on soft bread and cut into bite-sized portions.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or finely chopped)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup celery (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sandwich Assembly
- 12 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread
- Butter or mayonnaise for spreading (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken Salad: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery, red onion, and parsley. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare Bread Slices: If using, lightly spread butter or mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice to add moisture and flavor.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spoon a generous amount of the chicken salad onto half of the bread slices. Top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
- Trim and Cut: Using a sharp knife, carefully trim the crusts off all sides of each sandwich. Then cut each sandwich into thirds or quarters to create finger-sized portions perfect for serving.
- Serve: Serve the sandwiches chilled or at room temperature as a delightful appetizer or light meal.
Notes
- Prepare the chicken salad up to a day in advance and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
- Add chopped grapes or sliced almonds to the chicken salad for an interesting twist.
- These finger sandwiches are ideal for tea parties, bridal or baby showers, and lunchboxes.
