Description
This Chicken Salad with Grapes, Pecans, and Croissant Croutons is bursting with flavor. The combination of tender chicken, crunchy pecans, and sweet grapes makes it perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Simple to prepare and a true crowd pleaser, it’s ideal for lunch or dinner.
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 and prepare the croissant croutons by spreading the chopped croissant pieces on a baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden brown and crisp. Allow croutons to cool after baking.
- In a bowl, whisk together 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, whisk until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix romaine lettuce, shredded chicken, celery, grapes, toasted pecans, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Top the salad with croissant croutons right before serving to ensure freshness and crunch.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of feta cheese on top.
Store leftovers in an airtight container but add croutons just before serving to keep them crispy.
Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg