Chicken Salad Melt Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• 4 slices of thick-cut bread (sourdough or artisan white bread works best)
• 4 slices of cheese (Swiss, cheddar, or provolone for rich meltability)
• Butter (enough to generously spread on bread, about 2 tablespoons)