Almond / Grape Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Sounds like Jen and I had the same idea.  OK, I really had a hard time deciding what to do this month. I have been craving SUMMER food.  I found this recipe (Grand Prize Winner) in Taste of Home Magazine a few years ago, but I have modified it A LOT over the years and combined it with another recipe I have.  Here is the all new original version of Almond / Grape Chicken Salad Sandwiches:

Ingredients

• 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 2 to 3 cups seedless red grapes, halved
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions 
• 1/2 cup Neufatel cream cheese and a scoop of plain yogurt
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• Optional Chow Mein Noodles
• Add salt and pepper to taste
  

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine chicken, grapes, celery, onions. In another bowl, combine the next five ingredients; stir until smooth.
• Pour over the chicken mixture and toss gently. Stir in almonds and serve immediately, or refrigerate and add the almonds just before serving.  Yield: 6-8 servings.
   
• FOR FREEZER MEAL GROUP:   I have frozen the chicken mixture for you. Set out to thaw.  I have also included the celery, grapes, almonds and chow mein noodles.  YOU WILL NEED CROISSANTS OR ROLLS OR PITA Sandwiches. In a bowl mix Chicken Mixture with the other ingredients. Stir well.  Put mixture on rolls or croissants and serve immediately.  We also like to put on the bread spinach or lettuce before adding the chicken mixture.  
• NOTE:  If after you thaw your chicken and it too dry you can add a spoon of plain yogurt.  (Sour cream, or miracle whip would work as well)
• AS A SIDE DISH:  A fun summer salad (fruit, pasta, or even potato salad is fun to serve with these sandwiches.) or a big slice of watermelon!