One bite of this creamy, flavor-packed sandwich and you\u2019ll understand exactly how it got its name! The rich Parmesan, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and savory chicken create a bold twist on classic chicken salad that tastes straight out of your favorite caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n
Prep time: 15 minutes
\nCook time: 0 minutes
\nTotal time: 15 minutes
\nYield: 4 servings<\/p>\n
* 1 cup mayonnaise
\n* 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
\n* 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
\n* 1 tablespoon tomato paste
\n* 2 teaspoons garlic powder
\n* 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
\n* 1 1\/2 teaspoons kosher salt
\n* 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
\n* 1\/2 teaspoon black pepper
\n* 1 jar (7- to 8.5-ounce) julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
\n* 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomato jar
\n* 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
\n* 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
\n* 1\/2 cup finely chopped celery
\n* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
\n* 8 slices soft whole-grain bread
\n* 2 cups baby arugula or spinach<\/p>\n
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, shallot, Dijon mustard, tomato paste, garlic powder, white wine vinegar, salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and reserved sun-dried tomato oil until smooth and creamy.
\n2. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, chicken, celery, and fresh basil until everything is evenly coated.
\n3. Toast the bread lightly if desired for extra texture and flavor.
\n4. Layer arugula or spinach onto 4 bread slices, then generously spoon the chicken salad mixture over the greens.
\n5. Top with the remaining bread slices, slice in half, and serve immediately.<\/p>\n
Pro Tip:
\nFor even bigger flavor, chill the chicken salad for 30 minutes before serving so the creamy, cheesy, tangy flavors can fully meld together!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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