Dinner

Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich Recipe

ByHarry Bern February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Introduction

This Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich is a perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and sweet flavors. It’s an easy and delicious meal that works wonderfully for lunch or a light dinner. The combination of grapes and pecans adds a delightful twist to the traditional chicken salad.

The image shows a sandwich made with a golden brown croissant, split open with the right half slightly covering the filling. Inside the croissant, there is a layer of fresh leafy green lettuce, topped with a chunky, creamy chicken salad mixed with dark red grapes and bits of celery, giving a textured look with white, green, and dark purple colors. Next to the sandwich, there is a pile of wavy, pale yellow potato chips and three dark purple grapes on the side. Two lemon wedges sit at the top left corner of the white plate, which rests on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup quartered grapes
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup sliced green onions (about 4 whole green onions)
½ cup finely diced celery
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice (about half a lemon)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, quartered grapes, chopped pecans, sliced green onions, and finely diced celery.
Step 2: Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to the bowl. Stir everything together until well mixed. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Step 3: Serve the chicken salad on fresh croissants with romaine lettuce or enjoy it with your favorite crackers.

Tips & Variations

For a lighter version, substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
Add chopped apples or dried cranberries for extra sweetness and texture.
Use toasted pecans to enhance the nutty flavor.
Serve the salad chilled for the best flavor and texture.

Storage

Store the chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep croissants separate until ready to serve to prevent sogginess. Reheat croissants lightly in the oven if desired, but the chicken salad is best served cold or at room temperature.

How to Serve

A close-up view of a creamy chicken salad in a white bowl, showing a chunky mixture with visible layers of white shredded chicken and creamy dressing, mixed with purple grape halves, pieces of green celery, and small brown pecan bits, all combined with specks of black pepper on top. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface with two lemon wedges partially visible at the bottom right corner. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use rotisserie chicken for this recipe?

Yes, rotisserie chicken is a convenient and flavorful option that works perfectly for this chicken salad.

How can I make this recipe dairy-free?

Simply substitute mayonnaise with a dairy-free alternative and ensure the croissants are dairy-free or use a different bread.