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Leftover chicken never tasted so good! A Chicken Salad Sandwich is always my favorite way to put it to use! Shredded roasted chicken, sliced red grapes, red onion, basil, celery and chopped pecans come together in a simple mayonnaise dressing. Scoop a heaping spoonful (or more!) onto a croissant and you have the most delicious lunch ever! Pair with some Homemade Kettle Chips or my easy Fruit Salad.
Use Croissants
Everyone has their own version of Chicken Salad Sandwiches. Some use dinner rolls, some opt for the low carb option of a wrap or just eat it plain, maybe with some crackers. Croissants are my go to for many reasons. It’s obvious that they are far superior to all the other breads out there, but the buttery, flaky texture is really just the best and you cannot convince me otherwise. I love to use croissants for chicken salad because they are so soft and pretty sturdy as far as bread goes. You can really load on the chicken salad and some crunchy lettuce to finish it off.
How to Make Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Definitely one of the most simple recipes I have…the hardest part comes in the slicing and dicing of the grapes and veggies. For full recipe details, see the printable recipe card down below.
Combine All Ingredients
Combine shredded chicken, sliced red grapes, basil, chopped pecans, diced red onion, and diced celery together in large bowl. Add in Mayonnaise and salt + pepper. Stir to combine.
Refrigerate until ready to use.
Scoop onto Croissants + Serve
Add lettuce to bottom part of croissant. Scoop a heaping spoonful or two onto croissant.
What to Serve with Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Depending on how you are using these, there are lots of options for side dishes that pair well. If you’re wanting to make these for a party/gathering, try using mini croissants and serve as an appetizer. Other side dish options are:
Storing Leftovers
Store leftover Chicken Salad in an airtight container in the fridge. Chicken salad will stay fresh for 2-3 days…depending on when the roasted chicken was cooked. You will want to stir the mixture up a little before you use it, as the mayo and other juices tend to separate a little.
Make Ahead – The beauty of Chicken Salad is the longer it sits, the better it tastes! This absolutely is a great make ahead kind of recipe.
Freezing – Unfortunately freezing isn’t an option. Anything with mayonnaise in it doesn’t freeze very well and I don’t recommend it.
More Salads to Try!
- Southwest Chicken Chopped Salad
- Chicken Zucchini Salad
- Fancy Chicken & Pecan Pasta Salad
- Crunchy Thai Peanut Chicken Salad
This Chicken Salad Sandwich recipe is perfect for lunch or light snacking…OR throw these into mini croissants. Super cute and kind of fancy too. No one needs to know how easy it is to make. 😉
The printable recipe card is found below. Be sure to print, save, bookmark and share this recipe to have handy! Enjoy your day, friends!
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 large roasted chicken breasts fully cooked, cooled and diced
- 2 cups red grapes sliced
- 10 large basil leaves chiffonade
- ½ cup pecans toasted, chopped
- 2 stalks celery diced
- ½ cup red onion diced
- ¾-1 cup mayonnaise
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Stir all ingredients together in large bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Delicious with crackers or in a sandwich with lettuce.
This salad on a bun looks very yummy giong to try it
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I’ve been on the hunt for a great chicken salad recipe. Will have to give this one a try!
I would probably eat this by the spoonful before it ever reached the bread.
Holy yum! LOVE this idea!
Love this! Made it for dinner tonight with leftover roasted chicken – delicious!
Mmmm yes! LOVE chicken salad! And, your photos are getting more and more beautiful! Did you get a new lens by any chance?
Ain’t nothin’ gettin’ in the way of me and this salad. I’ve been craving chicken salad for Daayyzzzzz! You just saved the day. Officially.
Yum! This would be great on a hot day!
I love a good chicken salad, and I love how you added basil to your salad. Can’t wait to try this on a hot summer day.
I do this all the time – I love mixing it up – sometimes cranberries, almonds and big chunks of celery. It’s all about the textures. Looks great.
Chicken salad sandwiches will always be one of my favorites!
Pecans and grapes are the secret to my chicken salad! I seriously love the juicy grapes with the nuts and the chicken and the yummmm. I love the idea of adding basil, will definitely ponder that one next time!
I love basil, adore it, worship it! Ok, that was weird, but I really do love it! This salad look delicious!
This is fabulous, I adore chicken salad!
How I love a really good chicken salad sandwich. I love the basil in here! As for mummy brain…my kids are 11 and 9, and I’m still suffering from it. Ack!
This sounds fabulous! I absolutely LOVE chicken salad. Especially ones with pecans and grapes.
You’re SO cool! Totally love your blog and recipes 🙂
Seriously, that has got to be the prettiest {and yummiest} looking sandwich I’ve ever seen. Yummers!