07/20/2026
We all need a great summer lunch packed with flavour and protein to get us through the day. This delicious chicken salad recipe pairs beautifully with any of our 1/2 Loaves available in the bakery section of your nearest Calgary Co-op. We know it can be a challenge to get creative some days in the kitchen, so we hope this recipe serves your meal planning well! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- Calgary Italian Bakery 1/2 Loaf of your choice
- 3 cups cubed Rotisserie chicken breast
- Lemon zested and juiced/pressed, keep separate
- 2 Celery stalks, diced
- 1 bunch of Green Onion, chopped
- handful of Fresh Parsely, chopped
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard or more if you desire a stronger flavour
- Fresh leaf lettuce, butter leaf or red leaf
How to prepare:
1. Cube and set aside in a large bowl 3 cups rotisserie chicken breast, pour fresh squeezed lemon juice over.
2. Add diced and chopped celery and green onion, give it a toss to lightly combine.
3. Add mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon zest and parsley together with chicken mix and stir well to combine.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Lightly toast marble rye, and assemble chicken salad with leaf lettuce for your sandwiches.
6. Serve with your favourite sides, like fresh carrot sticks or apple slices
