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Fresh Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich Recipe Easy Homemade with Grapes and Almonds

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A quick and easy chicken salad sandwich featuring creamy chicken salad with grapes and toasted almonds served on buttery croissants. Perfect for a fresh, comforting lunch or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (leftover roast chicken works well)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 stalk celery, finely diced
  • ½ cup red grapes, halved (seedless preferred)
  • ¼ cup toasted almonds, sliced or slivered
  • 1 small green onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 large butter croissants, fresh or day-old

Instructions

  1. Toast the almonds: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add sliced almonds and toast, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Prepare the fresh ingredients: Rinse and halve the grapes, dice the celery finely, and slice the green onion thinly. Set aside.
  3. Combine the dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add chicken and mix: Add shredded chicken to the bowl. Gently fold to coat the chicken evenly with the dressing, avoiding overmixing to keep chicken chunky.
  5. Fold in fresh ingredients: Add diced celery, halved grapes, sliced green onion, and toasted almonds. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Prepare the croissants (optional): Warm croissants in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 3-4 minutes to refresh flakiness.
  7. Assemble the sandwiches: Slice each croissant horizontally without cutting all the way through. Spoon a generous amount of chicken salad onto the bottom half, then close the sandwich gently.
  8. Serve and enjoy: Best enjoyed fresh. Can be wrapped tightly and refrigerated for up to a day.

Notes

Toast almonds just before assembling for best flavor and crunch. Pat grapes dry if too juicy to avoid soggy salad. Fold gently to keep chicken chunky. For dairy-free, use plant-based mayo and yogurt. For nut-free, substitute almonds with roasted chickpeas or pumpkin seeds. Assemble sandwiches just before eating to keep croissants flaky.

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