"This delicious chicken salad was inspired by the Napa Almond Chicken Salad at Panera. It is easy to make at home and so much like the restaurant version!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup sliced almonds
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3 heaping cups fully cooked chicken breast (chopped (I used rotisserie chicken))
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1/2 cup halved or quartered seedless red grapes
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1/3 cup diced celery
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3/4 cup mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon dry ground mustard
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
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1/2 teaspoon fine ground sea salt (or to taste)
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1/4 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
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12 slices sourdough sandwich bread
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2 small tomatoes (sliced)
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green leaf lettuce