Description
This Chicken Salad with Grapes, Pecans, and Croissant Croutons is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. With crispy croissants, juicy grapes, and tender chicken, it makes for a satisfying meal that’s quick to prepare and perfect for lunches or light dinners.
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. Spread the chopped croissant pieces evenly on a large baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden brown and crisp. Let cool.
- Whisk together the olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic in a medium bowl. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste until smooth and creamy.
- In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, shredded chicken, celery, grapes, toasted pecans, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with the dressing and gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Top the salad with the croissant croutons just before serving for extra crunch. Serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, consider toasting the pecans before adding them to the salad.
You can substitute regular yogurt for Greek yogurt if desired. Adjust the seasoning based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg