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Creamy Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad Croissants

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A quick and easy homemade lunch featuring creamy chicken salad with dried cranberries and toasted almonds served on flaky croissants. This recipe balances sweet, savory, and crunchy textures for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken recommended)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped if large
  • 1/3 cup toasted almonds, roughly chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, finely diced
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 4 large fresh croissants

Instructions

  1. Shred or dice 2 cups of cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. Dice 1 celery stalk finely and slice 1 green onion thinly.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Add the chicken, toasted almonds, dried cranberries, celery, and green onion to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold everything together until well coated but not mushy.
  6. Slice 4 croissants horizontally, creating a pocket for the filling. Optionally, toast croissants lightly in a preheated oven at 350°F for 4-5 minutes before filling.
  7. Spoon an even amount of the chicken salad into each croissant. Serve immediately for best texture.

Notes

Use cold mayo and yogurt for best creaminess. Toast almonds carefully to avoid burning. Fold ingredients gently to keep salad light. Add water or extra yogurt if salad is too thick, or more mayo/nuts if too thin. Prepare salad just before serving for best freshness. Store chicken salad separately from croissants to avoid sogginess.

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