Cherry Chicken Salad Croissants
Elevate your lunch game with these irresistibly flavorful Cherry Chicken Salad Croissants! Featuring tender shredded chicken, sweet bursts of chopped dried cherries, and the satisfying crunch of toasted sliced almonds and diced celery, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The creamy dressing, made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, and Dijon mustard, adds a tangy and slightly sweet touch that ties everything together beautifully. Sandwiched between buttery, flaky croissants, this easy-to-make chicken salad is ideal for an elegant brunch, light lunch, or even a picnic. Add a crisp lettuce leaf for freshness, and you’ve got a show-stopping dish ready in just 15 minutes. Whether served fresh or chilled, these Cherry Chicken Salad Croissants are sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 0.5 cups Dried cherries, chopped
- 0.5 cups Celery, finely diced
- 0.25 cups Sliced almonds, toasted
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 4 pieces Croissants
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced chicken, chopped dried cherries, diced celery, and toasted sliced almonds. Set aside.
Step 2
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 4
Cut the croissants in half horizontally without separating the top and bottom completely. If desired, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each croissant.
Step 5
Spoon a generous portion of the cherry chicken salad onto each croissant, then close the top half.
Step 6
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1239.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3099.5 |
| Total Fat 173.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 38.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 529.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2638.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 209.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 108.9g | |
| Protein 172.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 350.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2312.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories