Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Caramelized Onion, Walnut and Cilantro Chicken Salad Sandwiches

I really like this recipe. I got it from www.bhg.com. I used canned chicken, dried cilantro, pecans, bread I had in the house and lettuce. I think you could replace the bread with lettuce to make a wrap.

1 tbsp butter
1 cup chopped sweet onion (1 large)
2 cups shredded chicken
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup sliced green onion (2)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp snipped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp lime juice
Salt and ground black pepper (optional)
10 sliced sourdough bread, toasted
10 slices tomato
3/4 cup baby spinach leaves
Pimiento-stuffed green olives (optional)

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion. Cook, covered for 13 to 15 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Uncover; cook and stir over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes more or until golden. In a large bowl, combine onion, chicken, walnuts and green onion. Add mayonnaise, cilantro and lime juice; toss to coat. If desired, season to taste with salt and pepper. Place about 1/2 cup chicken salad on each of five bread slices. Top each with two slices tomato and some of the spinach. Top sandwiches with the remaining bread slices. If desired, secure each sandwich with a skewer and garnish with an olive. Makes 5 servings.

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