Basil Chicken Salad Sandwich
Shredded chicken is tossed with fresh basil, a shredded Italian cheese blend, and a simple lemon-mayo dressing, then chilled so the flavors meld together. Served on flaky croissants, this basil chicken salad sandwich makes an easy lunch or light meal.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 684kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup Italian cheese blend
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped fresh basil
- 3 cups cooked chicken tenderloins shredded
- 6 croissants
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, shredded Italian cheese blend, chopped basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stir the sliced celery into the dressing until evenly distributed.
- Fold the shredded chicken into the dressing until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow the basil to infuse the chicken salad.
- Spoon the chicken salad onto croissants and serve.
Notes
- Resting time improves flavor: Allowing the chicken salad to rest overnight gives the basil time to infuse into the dressing and chicken.
- Cheese options: If an Italian cheese blend is not available, provolone, romano, parmesan, mozzarella, or asiago can be used individually or combined.
- Bread alternatives: While croissants complement the chicken salad well, the filling can also be served on rolls, sliced bread, or toasted sandwich bread.
- Taste before serving: After chilling, stir the chicken salad and adjust salt and pepper if needed before assembling the sandwiches.
Nutrition
Calories: 684kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 739mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 771IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg
