Vegan Chicken Salad Croissant
Elevate your lunch game with a Vegan Chicken Salad Croissant that’s equal parts creamy, crunchy, and bursting with flavor! This plant-based twist on a classic features protein-packed mashed chickpeas as the base, perfectly complemented by the crispness of diced celery, the juicy sweetness of halved red grapes, and the zesty kick of Dijon mustard and fresh lemon juice. Folded into a luscious blend of vegan mayonnaise and aromatic dill, this satisfying mixture is nestled between flaky vegan croissants with crisp butter lettuce for a sandwich that feels indulgent yet wholesome. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is ideal for quick lunches, picnics, or casual brunches. Perfectly customizable and packed with fresh, seasonal ingredients, these croissants promise to keep vegans and non-vegans alike coming back for more!
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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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Stir in the vegan mayonnaise, finely diced celery, red grape halves, and chopped green onion into the mashed chickpeas.
Step 3
Add the Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
Step 4
Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Step 5
Slice the vegan croissants in half lengthwise and layer two butter lettuce leaves on the bottom halves of each croissant.
Step 6
Spoon a generous portion of the vegan chicken salad mixture onto the lettuce-lined croissant halves.
Step 7
Top with the other halves of the croissants and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1142.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2122.4 |
| Total Fat 95.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.9g | |
| Cholesterol 27mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4224.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 269.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 36.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 57.2g | |
| Protein 50.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 374.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2296.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories