Imagine if your normal chicken salad sandwich took a vacation to a warm, sandy beach and enjoyed the sunshine and the lapping waves. That’s basically what Tropical Chicken Salad Sandwiches are; they’ve had time to unwind and want to help you relax, too! The tropical sweetness and tanginess of crushed pineapple combines with the creamy, savory chicken mixture, made crunchy with pecans and balanced with sweet pickle relish. Find your little patch of tropical sunshine with these Tropical Chicken Salad Sandwiches. It’s the most refreshing way to enjoy lunch!
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken breast, cubed and cooked
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon onion salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 6 lettuce leaves
- 6 sandwich rolls, split
Directions
Step 1 –In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, the pineapple, the pecans, the celery, the onion, and the relish.
Step 2 –In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, the onion salt, the garlic salt, and the paprika.
Step 3 –Add the mayonnaise mixture to the chicken mixture and mix well.
Step 4 –Line the lettuce on the rolls.
Step 5 –Serve the chicken salad on the lettuce-lined rolls.
