Ingredients
- 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
- Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 small bunch dill, leaves and tender stems (about 1 cup)
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1 small clove garlic
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 2 1/2-pound rotisserie chicken, skin removed and meat shredded
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 head Boston lettuce, leaves separated
- 8 thick slices country white bread, lightly toasted
- Potato chips, for serving (optional)
Directions
Combine the onion, lemon juice, sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl; set aside.
Put the dill, walnuts and garlic in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until the mixture comes together, scraping down the sides of the processor as needed. Transfer the dill pesto to a large bowl and stir in the lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
Drain the onion and squeeze dry. Drizzle the tomatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Divide the lettuce and tomatoes among 4 pieces of bread; top each with some chicken salad, onion and another piece of bread. Serve with chips.
Per serving: Calories 769; Fat 44 g (Saturated 10 g); Cholesterol 170 mg; Sodium 1,564 mg; Carbohydrate 45 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 50 g
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

Photo: Chicken Salad Sandwiches With Walnut-Dill Pesto Recipe
















Review This Recipe
You must be logged in to review this recipe.
or Sign Up to Review
Newest Ratings and Reviews
Read all 4 reviews
By sforscarlet
Austin, TX
on September 18, 2012
Flag
Flag This Review?
Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.
or Cancel
Good and easy to make. Saving now so I can make it again.
By hyghasakit@gmai...
Apex, NC
on August 26, 2012
Flag
Flag This Review?
Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.
or Cancel
Such a clean fresh flavor, I've always loved dill. Do not forget the quick-pickled onions, they add so much as well.
By grace lynn weil
on August 02, 2012
Flag
Flag This Review?
Please provide the reason why you think this review is inappropriate.
or Cancel
This recipe is fantastic. I almost left the walnuts out but changed my mind at the last minute and went back to the store and got them. The dill pesto is awesome and full of flavor from the fresh ingredients. I will use this recipe again. Thank you.
Read all 4 reviews