Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich
Tender chicken, crisp celery, juicy grapes, and crunchy pecans come together in a creamy dressing and are served inside buttery croissants for a delightful Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich.
4 Servings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Salad:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup halved red grapes
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup finely diced pickles optional
For Assembly:
- 4 large croissants
Instructions
Prepare the Dressing
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, chopped parsley, Dijon mustard, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the Chicken and Mix-ins
- Add the shredded cooked chicken, diced celery, halved red grapes, finely diced red onion, chopped pecans, and diced pickles (if using) to the prepared dressing. Stir gently but thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Chill the Chicken Salad
- Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate the chicken salad mixture for at least 1 hour. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and develop, enhancing the overall taste.
Assemble the Sandwiches
- Once the chicken salad has chilled, slice the croissants horizontally. Stir the chicken salad mixture briefly to refresh it. Spoon a generous amount of chicken salad onto the bottom half of each croissant, then cap with the top halves.
Serve
- Serve the Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches immediately. Enjoy them fresh for the best taste and texture.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the croissants with gluten-free croissants or gluten-free sandwich bread. Ensure all other ingredients, such as Dijon mustard and mayonnaise, are certified gluten-free as well.