Cherry Chicken Salad Croissants
Elevate your lunch game with these irresistibly flavorful Cherry Chicken Salad Croissants! Featuring tender shredded chicken, sweet bursts of chopped dried cherries, and the satisfying crunch of toasted sliced almonds and diced celery, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The creamy dressing, made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, and Dijon mustard, adds a tangy and slightly sweet touch that ties everything together beautifully. Sandwiched between buttery, flaky croissants, this easy-to-make chicken salad is ideal for an elegant brunch, light lunch, or even a picnic. Add a crisp lettuce leaf for freshness, and you’ve got a show-stopping dish ready in just 15 minutes. Whether served fresh or chilled, these Cherry Chicken Salad Croissants are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 0.5 cups Dried cherries, chopped
- 0.5 cups Celery, finely diced
- 0.25 cups Sliced almonds, toasted
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 4 pieces Croissants
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced chicken, chopped dried cherries, diced celery, and toasted sliced almonds. Set aside.
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Cut the croissants in half horizontally without separating the top and bottom completely. If desired, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each croissant.
Spoon a generous portion of the cherry chicken salad onto each croissant, then close the top half.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.5 g | 222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.7 g | 194% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 529 mg | 176% | |
| Sodium | 2638 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.4 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 108.9 g | ||
| Protein | 172.5 g | 345% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 350 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2313 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
