Vegetarian Chicken Salad Croissant
Elevate your sandwich game with this delectable Vegetarian Chicken Salad Croissant recipe—a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Tender vegetarian chicken chunks are tossed in creamy mayonnaise and brightened with the crunch of diced celery, the sweetness of halved red grapes, and the nutty richness of toasted slivered almonds. Fresh parsley, green onions, and a splash of zesty lemon juice add vibrant flavor to this hearty salad, all nestled inside buttery, flaky croissants layered with crisp romaine lettuce. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this satisfying dish is perfect for a quick lunch, an elegant brunch, or a refreshing picnic treat. Packed with texture and flavor, these vegetarian croissant sandwiches are sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups vegetarian chicken chunks
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large croissants
- 8 whole romaine lettuce leaves
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the vegetarian chicken chunks, mayonnaise, diced celery, halved red grapes, toasted slivered almonds, finely chopped green onions, and chopped parsley.
Step 2
Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir everything together until well combined.
Step 3
Adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper to taste, if necessary.
Step 4
Slice each croissant in half horizontally.
Step 5
Place two romaine lettuce leaves on the bottom half of each croissant.
Step 6
Spoon the vegetarian chicken salad mixture evenly onto the lettuce-covered croissant halves.
Step 7
Top with the other half of the croissant to form a sandwich.
Step 8
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about an hour for a cold, refreshing sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1495.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4040.4 |
| Total Fat 282.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 50.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 235.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4486.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 237.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 81.0g | |
| Protein 125.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 551.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2524.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories