Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich
Elevate your lunch game with these irresistibly buttery and flaky Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches! Packed with savory diced chicken, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy celery, and bursts of sweetness from halved red grapes, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of flavor and texture. Toasted slivered almonds and fresh dill add nuanced layers of crunch and herbaceousness, while a touch of lemon juice brightens every bite. Made complete with crisp lettuce nestled inside golden croissants, these sandwiches are a gourmet twist on a classic chicken salad recipe. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re perfect for picnics, brunch gatherings, or refreshing weekday meals. Indulge in this delightful combination of ingredients that turns simple sandwiches into a culinary treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups, diced cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 stalks, finely chopped celery
- 0.25 cup, finely chopped red onion
- 0.5 cup, halved red grapes
- 0.25 cup toasted slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large lettuce leaves
- 4 large croissants
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cooked chicken breast, mayonnaise, chopped celery, finely chopped red onion, halved red grapes, toasted slivered almonds, and chopped fresh dill.
Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir all the ingredients together until evenly mixed and the chicken is coated in the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper as preferred.
Cut each croissant in half horizontally. If desired, lightly toast the croissants to enhance the flavor and texture.
Place a large lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each croissant.
Scoop a generous portion of the chicken salad mixture onto the lettuce.
Top with the other half of the croissant to form a sandwich.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a couple of hours if making in advance.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
708 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.9 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 713 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.1 g | ||
| Protein | 28.3 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 387 mg | 8% | |
*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.
