Avocado, herb & chicken finger sandwiches

Prep 30 mins | Makes 15

These finger sandwiches are perfect for afternoon tea and special celebrations.For ease, use the flesh from a take-away barbecued chicken.

3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 stick celery, finely diced
¹⁄₃ cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
¹⁄₄ cup dill, finely chopped
1 tbs lemon juice
¹⁄₃ cup whole egg mayonnaise
¹⁄₄ cup Greek-style yoghurt
1 ripe avocado, peeled and halved
10 slices sourdough or wholemeal bread

Step 1 Combine chicken, celery, parsley, dill, 3 tsps lemon juice, mayonnaise and yoghurt in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix to combine.

Step 2 Place avocado in a small bowl. Add remaining 1 tsp lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Mash with a fork until smooth.

Step 3 Place bread onto a large board. Lightly spread with avocado. Spoon chicken mixture onto 5 slices. Top with remaining bread. Using a sharp knife, remove crusts, and cut each sandwich into 3 fingers. Arrange on a serving platter and serve.

Good for you ... Avocados

Avocados are one of the few fruits that contain fat, but it's in the form of unsaturated fat.

A source of vitamin E, a vitamin that helps protect cells from damage due to free radicals.

A good source of vitamin C and also a source of folate (a B vitamin). Both these vitamins contribute to the normal functioning of the body’s immune system.

Provides the B vitamins niacin (B3) and biotin, which both contribute to normal production of energy in the body.