"the Other White Meat" Chicken Salad Sandwich

Submitted by Tinkerbell

"I tried a pork chop recipe for dinner that my family didn't enjoy. I had a lot of chops leftover that I didn't want to waste so I put them in the fridge til the next day, hoping to figure out what to do with them. My family loves chicken salad sandwiches & the idea came to me that I should try to disquise the pork chops by making them into "chicken" salad. This is the delicious result, minus the original pork chop preparation. I used what I had on hand at the time, but most of the ingredients are easily substituted & now I will just use any leftover pork chops for this. It tastes just like my chicken salad."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 -3 cups pork chops, cooked & finely chopped (I cut boneless chops leftover from the night before's dinner into 1 inch chunks & pulse them in the )
• 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 4 green onions, sliced or 1 -2 shallot, diced
• 1⁄2 cup carrot (large shreds)
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 3⁄4 - 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon celery seeds or 1/2 cup chopped fresh celery
• 3⁄4 cup dried cranberries
• 1⁄4 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 Asian pear, chopped (pear-apple)
• salt & pepper, to taste

directions

1. Combine all ingredients in large bowl, stir til combined.
2. Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour or two to let flavors mingle.
3. We especially like it on cracked wheat bread but sourdough or croissants would be delicious as well.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

I saved 2 thick slices from the two ends of a pork roast just for this recipe & followed the recipe on down, although I did substitute lemon pepper for the S&P, & we had a wonderful salad for sandwiches! Great change of pace from our often-served chicken salad! And, since I usually have chopped &/or shredded pork in the freezer, just waiting for something like this, I'll be making it again! Thanks for posting a great recipe! [Made & reviewed in Bargain Basement recipe tag]

 

[Debaylady]

Oh, I can't wait to try this one! I remember having pork salad at a luncheon years ago...just with diced apples, celery, and a mayonnaise based dressing. This one reads like a great tasting dish! I'll review when I make it. Thanks for sharing!