Description
This Chicken Salad with Grapes, Pecans, and Croissant Croutons is a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors. Quick to prepare, it features shredded rotisserie chicken, crunchy pecans, and homemade croissant croutons, making it ideal for a healthy meal or a light 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 chopped croissant pieces on a large baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden brown and crisp. Let cool after removing from the oven.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper, whisking until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, shredded chicken, celery, grapes, toasted pecans, red onion, and parsley.
- Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently until coated.
- Top with croissant croutons just before serving. Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken with leftover grilled chicken for added flavor.
Adjust the amount of grapes and pecans to suit your taste.
For creamier dressing, add more Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg