Lunch

Apple-walnut chicken salad sandwich

Canned chicken with yogurt, apple, celery and walnuts on whole-wheat bread with romaine.

6 min Serves 2 Estimated 6-min prep · no cooking

No cooking requiredSandwiches & wrapsquick lunchno-cook lunchcold luncheasy work lunchno-toast sandwichUnder 15 min

Full recipe: 1 complete lunch, including all listed sides
Serving size: 1 complete lunch
Servings per batch: 1

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Contains: Wheat, Milk, Walnuts

Ingredients

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Nutrition per serving

Estimated nutrition per serving — 1 complete lunch

Calories	370
Total fat	9 g
Saturated fat	1.5 gKeep low
Sodium	330 mg
Total carbohydrate	33 g
Fiber	6 g
Total sugars	9 g
Added sugars	Not available
Protein	34 g

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Heart-healthy tips

No cooking, heating or toasting needed — just assemble.
Keep refrigerated (40°F / 4°C or below) until ready to eat. For transport, use an insulated lunch bag with at least two cold sources. Don't leave it out more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F / 32°C).

Storage & Meal Prep Tips

Applies to: Prepared salad with a creamy or protein base, after mixing. Times assume safe preparation, prompt cooling when needed, a refrigerator at 40°F / 4°C or below, and a freezer at 0°F / -18°C or below.

Refrigerator: After mixing: refrigerate and use within 3–4 days.

Freezer: Does not freeze well. Egg, chicken, tuna and creamy salads generally do not freeze well — the dressing separates. This is a quality limit, not a safety one.

To reheat or serve: Serve cold, straight from the refrigerator.

Meal prep tip: Keep chilled until serving and refrigerate within 2 hours of making.

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Complete the meal

Sides chosen to complement this dish — nothing it already has.

Roasted beet & orange salad

Vegetable side

Fresh mozzarella pearls

Cheese side

Baked zucchini crisps

Crunchy side