Description
This Chicken Salad with Grapes, Pecans, and Croissant Croutons combines juicy grapes, crunchy pecans, and crispy croissant pieces for a delightful flavor and texture. It’s simple to prepare and makes for a quick, satisfying meal that brings joy to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups chopped croissants, 1-inch pieces
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped red grapes
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. On a large baking sheet, place the chopped croissant pieces in an even layer and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden brown and crisp. Let them cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste, whisking until smooth and creamy.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, shredded chicken, celery, grapes, toasted pecans, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to evenly coat everything.
- Top the salad with croissant croutons just before serving for extra crunch. Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to add other ingredients like avocado or nuts for extra flavor.
Make the dressing ahead of time for quicker assembly when serving.
Store leftovers in the fridge, but add croutons just before serving to maintain their crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg