SUMPTUOUS CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

OK now, this chicken salad is fit for royalty, parties, special events, Etc.  If you want to impress your guests, this is the way to do it.  The combination of savoury, salty, sweet, crunchy hits all of the taste buds in the best of ways in a very short amount of time and effort.  Paired with a flaky croissant, this is the ultimate and perfect sandwich for warm summer days.

I packed a cooler full of these sandwiches for our recent road trip to Seattle and we barely made it over the Canada/US border before they were all devoured.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 roasted chicken, deboned & chopped (about 4-5 cups)

• 1 cup chopped celery stalks & leaves

• 1 cup red seedless grapes, cut in half

• 1/3 cup dried cranberries

• 1/2 cup chopped roasted pecans

• 3 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

• 1/2 cup cream cheese

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

• In a small bowl, blend mayonnaise, cream cheese, white balsamic vinegar, salt & pepper until smooth.

• Add the rest of the ingredients to a large bowl and pour the mayonnaise mixture over the top. Gently stir together until just combined. Adjust salt & pepper to taste preference.

• Makes 12-14 sandwiches.