Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Bright, fresh and summery! Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwiches have a light, fruity flavor that is fantastic for summer. Light on mayo, this simple chicken salad recipe is fantastic all year long.

This post is created in partnership with Sara Lee. All opinions and statements are my own, as always.

Who’s been spending as much time outside as possible lately?  The weather has been absolutely wonderful with bright blue skies and sunny days. We had a brief heatwave (an another on the way) but I much prefer that to being stuck inside during the gray days of winter. I’ve been packing up my lunches lately for long days on the beach and picnics in the park. Light, fresh flavor has been key in making my favorite lunch staples a little more summery like this Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwich.

Just like my favorite Chicken Waldorf salad, this Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad is a twist on the classic chicken salad recipe. Punched up with fresh lemon zest, lemon juice and fresh tarragon, it’s soon to become a summer favorite in your family too!

How to make Chicken Salad?

An easy chicken salad recipe is quick and simple to make with just cooked chicken breast. Toss all your chicken salad ingredients in a big bowl and stir to combine. I like to make a big batch of this Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad recipe to keep for the week so I can whip up quick sandwiches on the fly.

What are the ingredients of chicken salad?

The main ingredients in classic chicken salad recipes are usually pre-cooked chicken breast (I like to use THIS Roasted Chicken Breast recipe), chopped celery, red onion and a light mayonnaise based dressing.

It’s a great starting point to then add your favorite twists on chicken salad like I did with this Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad recipe. Fresh ingredients like lemon and tarragon really punch up the flavor for summertime making this the very BEST Chicken Salad recipe you’ll ever make.

And it’s absolutely amazing on top of the brand new Sara Lee Artesano Bakery Buns! Their rich homemade flavor, soft texture, creamy taste and flour-dusted crust make them my go-to bun for sandwich making all summer long.

Sara Lee Artesano Bakery Buns contain ZERO high fructose corn syrup and are baked with a hint of sea salt. They even come pre-sliced making your sandwich making sessions even faster. I even love these buns for my FAVORITE burger recipes!

If you’re looking for some other ways to enjoy your Sara Lee Artesano Bakery Buns you should definitely try them with THESE Homemade Sloppy Joes for a quick weeknight dinner that’s secretly healthy…..or my favorite Tuna Salad recipe that will knock your socks off!

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Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Course: Dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 673 kcal

Quick, easy and so fresh tasting, Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwiches are fantastic for lunch or a light dinner!

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Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked chicken breast chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup minced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 4 Sara Lee Artesano Bakery Buns
• Leaf lettuce if desired

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, celery, red onion, parsley, tarragon and lemon zest. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the chicken ant stir to combine.
3. Divide the chicken salad evenly among the bottom half of the rolls and top with lettuce, if desired. Place the top half of the roll on the sandwich and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Chicken salad can be made up to 48 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 673 Calories from Fat 342

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 38g 58%

Saturated Fat 6g 30%

Cholesterol 136mg 45%

Sodium 923mg 38%

Potassium 592mg 17%

Total Carbohydrates 30g 10%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 6g

Protein 48g 96%

Vitamin A 11.5%

Vitamin C 17.2%

Calcium 11.4%

Iron 22.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.