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Curried Chicken Salad Buns with Peas and Greens

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Curried Chicken Salad Buns with Peas and Greens are delightful Danish-style open-face sandwiches. Warm curry, fresh peas, and zesty micro greens add brightness to the creamy chicken atop chewy Rye Berry Buns.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup prepared mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon or whole-grain mustard
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder, or to taste
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound chopped roast chicken
  • ½ cup petite peas, thawed from frozen or blanched fresh
  • ¼ cup finely chopped celery root or celery stalks
  • 2 tablespoons chopped sweet pickle
  • 1 tablespoon chopped capers
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • Microgreens or radish sprouts, for garnish
  • 1 batch Rye Berry Buns or dense dark rye bread, sliced

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the prepared mayonnaise, mustard, and curry powder. Season to taste with sea salt and pepper.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except the greens and coat thoroughly.
  • Spoon some of the salad onto each Rye Berry Bun half or sliced rye and top with some of the greens.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
  • Any leftover salad may be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Notes

Tips:

  • An alternative dressing for the salad may be found here
  • The recipe for Rye Berry Buns may be found here
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Fika, Holiday, lunch, Salad, Snack
Cuisine: Danish, Scandinavian
Keyword: Curried Chicken Salad Buns with Peas and Greens
Servings: 8 appetizer servings