Dairy-Free
QUEEN BEE'S STRAWBERRY CHICKEN SALAD TEA SANDWICHES
If you’re planning a bee-themed bridal shower or wedding event, these strawberry chicken salad tea sandwiches are a showstopper! They’re floral, fruity, and full of color, flavor, and charm—just the right mix of fancy and fun. The honey poppy seed dressing ties it all together with a subtle sweetness that complements the fruit and chicken beautifully. Plus, their delicate size and flower shape make them a picturesque addition to any party table. You’ll be amazed how quickly these little bites disappear!
Ingredients
1 loaf Pepperidge Farm thin white bread
2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken (QUICK- rotisserie chicken)
1 cup chopped strawberries
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained & chopped
1 recipe Poppy Seed Dressing (below)
Garnish: heart or flower-shaped sliced strawberries
Poppy Seed Dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon champagne or rice vinegar
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1-2 teaspoons Fingerlakes Hony Company honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Using a small flower shaped (or your preferred shape) cookie cutter, cut shapes in the middle of half of the bread slices. Cover with damp paper towels, or store in a resealable plastic bag to keepfrom drying out.
In a large bowl, combine chicken, strawberries, pecans, celery, green onion, mandarin oranges, and Poppy Seed Dressing, stirring to blend. Refrigerate, covered, until cold.
Place approximately 3 tablespoons chicken salad on a slice of bread without a cutout. Top with a slice of bread with a cutout. Using a 2 3/4" flower shaped cookie cutter, cut out a shape from the middle of the sandwich. Repeat with remaining bread and chicken salad.
Using the small flower cookie cutter, cut shapes out of outside slices of strawberries. Place one shape on top of each sandwich.
Notes
Sandwiches can be made earlier in the day, covered with damp paper towels in an airtight container, and refrigerated until serving time.
Garnish sandwiches just before serving.
IDressing can be made a day in advance.
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