PESTO CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

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Sandwiches are a teacher's lunchtime staple. The pesto and roasted peppers add a welcome twist to the traditional chicken salad.-Ellen Finger, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/3 cup prepared pesto
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
6 romaine leaves
6 ciabatta rolls, split

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add the chicken, red peppers and celery; toss to coat. Serve on lettuce-lined rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 calories, Fat 24g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1047mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.