Vegan Chicken Salad Croissant
Elevate your sandwich game with this Vegan Chicken Salad Croissant, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite! Creamy, tangy, and bursting with fresh flavors, this recipe features mashed chickpeas as the perfect protein-packed base, combined with crisp celery, sweet red grapes, and zesty Dijon mustard. Aromatic fresh dill and a splash of lemon juice enhance the flavor, while vegan mayonnaise ties it all together for a luscious, satisfying bite. Nestled in flaky, buttery vegan croissants with a layer of crisp butter lettuce, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for lunches, picnics, or a casual brunch. With no cooking required, this dairy- and egg-free delight will impress vegans and non-vegans alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 ounces Chickpeas, canned and drained
- 0.5 cup Vegan mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Celery, finely diced
- 0.5 cup Red grapes, halved
- 2 tablespoons Green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, fresh
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Croissants, vegan
- 8 pieces Butter lettuce leaves
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the drained chickpeas and mash them using a fork or potato masher until they are mostly broken down but still have some texture.
Stir in the vegan mayonnaise, finely diced celery, red grape halves, and chopped green onion into the mashed chickpeas.
Add the Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Slice the vegan croissants in half lengthwise and layer two butter lettuce leaves on the bottom halves of each croissant.
Spoon a generous portion of the vegan chicken salad mixture onto the lettuce-lined croissant halves.
Top with the other halves of the croissants and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.0 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.9 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 4225 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 269.5 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.5 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.2 g | ||
| Protein | 50.4 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 374 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2296 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.
