Description
This Chicken Salad Sandwiches recipe is a quick and delicious way to enjoy a classic poultry salad, combining creamy mayo and Dijon mustard with tender chicken, crunchy celery, juicy grapes, and fresh herbs. Served on buttery croissants with crisp lettuce, it’s a perfect meal for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
Chicken Salad Mix
- 2 cups cooked chicken (chopped or shredded)
- 1 rib celery (diced)
- ½ cup halved grapes
- ¼ cup diced red onion
To Serve
- 4 croissants
- Butter lettuce (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, red wine vinegar, and chopped dill until smooth and evenly combined.
- Mix the chicken salad: Add the chopped or shredded cooked chicken, diced celery, halved grapes, and diced red onion into the bowl with the dressing. Stir everything gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Slice the croissants in half horizontally. Scoop a generous amount of the chicken salad onto the bottom half of each croissant, then top with fresh butter lettuce leaves. Place the croissant tops over the fillings to complete the sandwich and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best flavor, chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before assembling sandwiches.
- To make this recipe healthier, use Greek yogurt or a low-fat mayonnaise instead of regular mayonnaise.
- You can substitute croissants with whole grain bread or lettuce wraps for a lighter option.
- Cooked chicken can be rotisserie, poached, or grilled, whichever you prefer.
- Adding nuts such as chopped walnuts or pecans can add crunch and additional protein.
