Picnic Chicken Salad Croissants (Printable)

Tender chicken, sweet grapes, and creamy dressing in flaky croissants make a refreshing outdoor meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded

→ Produce

02 - 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
03 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dairy

05 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
06 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

→ Pantry

07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 teaspoon honey
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Bread

11 - 4 large croissants, split horizontally

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the dressing is smooth and well incorporated.
02 - Add diced chicken, halved grapes, chopped celery, and parsley to the dressing. Gently fold all ingredients together until evenly coated, being careful not to crush the grapes.
03 - Sample the chicken salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed to reach desired flavor balance.
04 - Split each croissant horizontally. Distribute the chicken salad generously onto the bottom half of each croissant, using approximately 3/4 cup per sandwich.
05 - Place the croissant tops over the filled halves. Serve immediately, or wrap in parchment paper and refrigerate until ready to transport for picnicking.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 40 minutes, with minimal cooking required
  • Perfect balance of sweet grapes and savory chicken
  • Buttery croissants add an elegant touch to a simple sandwich
  • Easy to make ahead and transport for picnics or lunches
  • Customizable with your favorite add-ins and substitutions
02 -
  • Always check ingredient labels for allergens, especially with bread and condiments
  • Use a serrated knife to cut the croissants cleanly without crushing them
  • Don't overmix the chicken salad—gentle folding keeps the chicken tender
  • Halving the grapes ensures even distribution and prevents them from rolling out
  • For meal prep, store components separately and assemble fresh each day
Go back