Chicken Salad Croissant Recipe
A quick, easy and delicious chicken salad croissant recipe that can be made ahead of time for a tasty brunch, light, snack or no-fuss light dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 croissants large, freshly baked
- 4 leaves lettuce washed and patted dry
- 2 cups chicken breasts diced (about 2 - 3 medium chicken breasts)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup celery finely chopped (about 2 stalks)
- ½ cup grapes halved (red or green)
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup almonds slivered or chopped (optional for crunch)
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the chicken salad
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, grapes, almonds and fresh dill.
- Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Assemble the croissants
- Slice the croissants in half horizontally.
- Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each croissant.
- Spoon ¼ of the chicken salad mixture onto each croissant.
- Place the top half of the croissant over the filling.
Serve
- Serve the Chicken Salad Croissants immediately, or chill them in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes for a refreshing touch.
Notes
You can replace the red onion with green onion for a milder flavor.
Feel free to omit the almonds if serving to someone with a nut allergy.
Substitute the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
Croissants can be lightly toasted before lettuce and chicken salad filling are added.
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcal
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