Elevate your lunchtime routine with this irresistible Dairy-Free Chicken Salad Croissant—a perfectly balanced blend of tender diced chicken breast, crisp celery, luscious red grapes, and zesty green onions, all tossed in a creamy, dairy-free mayonnaise dressing with a hint of Dijon mustard and lemon juice. Served on a flaky, dairy-free croissant with a fresh lettuce leaf for added crunch, this easy and wholesome recipe is ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick meal or an impressive picnic dish, this chicken salad delight is completely dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary needs without sacrificing flavor. Whip up this crowd-pleasing sandwich for a delicious, hassle-free way to enjoy a classic with a modern twist!
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cooked chicken breast, dairy-free mayonnaise, diced celery, halved red grapes, and chopped green onions.
Add the Dijon mustard and lemon juice to the chicken mixture. Stir well until everything is evenly coated.
Season the chicken salad with salt and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste if necessary.
Slice each dairy-free croissant in half horizontally to create a top and bottom half.
Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each croissant.
Spoon an even amount of the chicken salad onto each lettuce-topped croissant bottom.
Place the top half of the croissant over the chicken salad.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate and serve later.
Calories |
2552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 167.2 g | 214% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.4 g | 227% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 287 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 3216 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.4 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.1 g | ||
| Protein | 127.0 g | 254% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 229 mg | 5% | |
*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.