Description
This Chicken Salad with Grapes, Pecans, and Croissant Croutons combines crispy croissants with juicy grapes and nutty pecans for a delightful dish. With easy preparation and fresh ingredients, this salad is perfect for a quick lunch or a comforting 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. Spread the chopped croissant pieces on a baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once until golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
- Season the dressing with kosher salt and black pepper, whisking until smooth and creamy.
- In a large bowl, mix together romaine lettuce, shredded chicken, celery, grapes, toasted pecans, red onion, and parsley.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well coated.
- Top the salad with croissant croutons just before serving for added crunch.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
For a lighter option, use only Greek yogurt in the dressing instead of mayonnaise.
This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days, but for best texture, add croutons just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg