TOASTED ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

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"I entered this recipe in a contest that our local newspaper holds each year, and it won first place in the salad division," reports Judy Kisch-Keuten of Beatrice, Nebraska. Toasted almonds and a celery add crunch to the flavorful sandwich filling that's tasty served on English muffins.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
3/4 to 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 English muffins, split and toasted
12 lettuce leaves
12 thin tomato slices

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Top 12 muffin halves with lettuce leaves; spread with chicken salad. Top with tomato slices and remaining muffin halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 635mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges