Caramelized Onion Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Chicken salad is a terrific summer dish, whether you’re heading out with your kids on a picnic, getting together with friends for an Independence Day celebration, or just trying to avoid heating up the kitchen on a hot summer day.

Here is a recipe for a simple chicken salad that has sweet caramelized onions and toasted walnuts.

How to Make Chicken Salad with Caramelized Onions

To begin, you’ll need two cups of previously cooked chicken. So when you are going to make this, make sure you have previously cooked chicken. You can either make it in the morning or prepare it in advance and freeze it (taking it out the night before to thaw).

Dice one cup of sweet onion and sauté them in a skillet with 2 tablespoons of butter. Let these cook low and slow until they are beautifully golden and soft.

Meanwhile, chop up about 1/3 – 1/2 cup of walnuts.

When the onions are just about done, toss the walnuts into the skillet with the onions and let them cook for about two minutes.

In a bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, along with a half teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Add in the juice of half a lime. I also add 1 teaspoon of cilantro. If you are one of those that are genetically wired that cilantro tastes like soap (really!)  feel free to leave it out. Whisk those all together.

Now add in your chicken. If there is excessive liquid in your thawed chicken, drain it out first.

Add in your onions and walnuts.

For the final touch, slice up the green portions of a scallion. Toss them in and stir it all together.

Serve on a roll or bread with your favorite lettuce. I used some torn romaine here. Enjoy your chicken salad sandwiches!

This recipe was originally posted on Hip Homeschool Moms by Constance Smith, an Army Wife. Find her on Instagram.