Description

Looking for a refreshing and flavorful twist on a classic chicken salad? These Pineapple Chicken Salad Croissants are the perfect blend of creamy, savory, and sweet. Tender chicken is combined with juicy pineapple, crisp veggies, and a light dressing, all tucked inside buttery croissants. Whether you’re prepping lunch for the family or creating a crowd-pleasing dish for brunch, these croissants are a tropical-inspired treat everyone will love.

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken Salad:

2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
1 cup fresh pineapple, finely chopped
½ cup celery, diced
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
½ cup seedless red grapes, halved (optional but adds extra sweetness)
¼ cup chopped walnuts or slivered almonds (lightly toasted)
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp Greek yogurt or light sour cream
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste

For Serving:

4 large buttery croissants
Fresh green leaf lettuce or romaine
Optional: chopped parsley or extra pineapple for garnish

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
Chop or shred the cooked chicken into small bite-sized pieces.
Dice the pineapple, celery, and red onion.
Slice grapes in half and toast the nuts lightly in a dry skillet until golden, if using.

Step 2: Make the Creamy Dressing
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Whisk until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Mix the Chicken Salad
Add the chicken, pineapple, celery, onion, grapes, and nuts into the bowl with the dressing.
Gently fold everything together until the salad is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 4: Chill the Salad
Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
This step helps bring out the sweetness of the pineapple and balances the creamy texture.

Step 5: Prepare the Croissants
Slice each croissant lengthwise, leaving one edge intact if preferred for easier handling.
You can lightly toast the croissants in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes for extra flakiness.

Step 6: Assemble the Croissants
Line each croissant with a lettuce leaf.
Spoon a generous amount of pineapple chicken salad onto the lettuce.
Top with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or a few extra pineapple chunks if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Use Rotisserie Chicken – It saves time and adds great flavor.
Drain Pineapple Well – Too much juice can make the salad watery.
Balance Flavors – A touch of honey balances the tangy dressing and onion.
Toast Nuts – Toasting enhances flavor and adds a nice crunch.
Don’t Overfill – Add enough salad to fill without making the croissant soggy or hard to eat.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cuisine: American