Description
This Chicken Salad Sandwich recipe is a fresh, easy-to-make lunch option combining tender cooked chicken with a tangy and creamy dressing. Featuring crisp celery, sweet grapes, and crunchy red onion, the chicken salad is served on buttery croissants with fresh butter lettuce, making a delicious and satisfying sandwich perfect for any day.
Ingredients
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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 the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, red wine vinegar, and chopped dill until well combined and smooth.
- Mix the Chicken Salad: Add the cooked chicken, diced celery, halved grapes, and diced red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Fold gently to combine all ingredients evenly without mashing the grapes.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Slice the croissants in half horizontally. Scoop the chicken salad mixture generously onto the bottom half of each croissant. Top with fresh butter lettuce and then cover with the top croissant halves. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken from a rotisserie or leftover roasted chicken for convenience.
- For a slightly healthier version, substitute half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Grapes add sweetness and moisture; red onion provides a nice crunch and zing.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for best flavor.
- Butter lettuce adds a delicate crunch without overpowering the sandwich.