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A croissant sandwich filled with the best chicken salad recipe and leafy greens is served on a white plate. The sandwich is accompanied by a side of potato chips, and a small sprig of fresh dill is visible in the background. The setting is light and airy.
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Chicken Salad Recipe

We have the best chicken salad recipe and it is simple to make! This is so creamy and delicious. Serve it over lettuce or on croissants for a great meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $15.62 Recipe, $2.60 per Serving

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken chopped
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 2 green onion diced
  • 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ pepper
  • 2 teaspoon fresh dill
  • 6 Croissants
  • 6 Romaine lettuce leaves

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together 3 cups cooked chopped chicken, ¾ cup mayonnaise, 1 chopped celery stalk, 2 diced green onions, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and 2 teaspoons fresh dill until well combined.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30–60 minutes.
  • Place 1 romaine lettuce leaf on each of the 6 croissants and top evenly with the chicken salad mixture.
  • Serve cold and enjoy!

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Notes

Refrigerate any leftover chicken salad in an an air tight container and it should last for up to 3-5 days.  

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 679mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2959IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
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