Ingredients

  • 8 slices crusty bread
  • 1/2 lb bacon
  • 1 1/2 cups white meat chicken, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 green apple, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup pecans or 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 4 -8 leaves green lettuce

Method

  • Combine chicken, celery, onion, apple, and nuts in a mixing bowl, place in the refrigerator while preparing the dressing.
  • Blend mayo, sour cream, dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, white pepper, and sugar until creamy.
  • Add dressing to salad mixture, stir until salad is evenly coated and refrigerate while preparing bacon. If your bacon is precooked, let chicken salad chill for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Prepare bacon so that is crispy, but not charred. Drain well.
  • Toast bread lightly, preferably on a griddle with a small bit of butter.
  • Place a small bed of lettuce on one half of sandwich and heap chicken salad on top.
  • Lightly press the heap to slightly flatten and lay 2 or 3 strips of bacon on top. Serve open-faced.