SUMPTUOUS CRANBERRY & GRAPE CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

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.

Roasted chicken, creamy dressing, juicy grapes, and just the right amount of crunch, basically everything good in life between two slices of croissants or bread or even to serve with crackers. This chicken salad is one of those recipes you make once and then crave every week. Perfect for lunches, picnics, potlucks, and bridal or baby showers.

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.