Description
Celebrate Memorial Day with delicious picnic food that’s sure to impress your guests! This collection of recipes includes easy-to-make dishes perfect for outdoor gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked and shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 6 large croissants, halved
- Fresh lettuce leaves
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Stir in the chopped celery and green onions until evenly distributed.
- Layer fresh lettuce on the bottom half of each croissant.
- Generously spoon the chicken salad mixture over the lettuce.
- Top with the other half of the croissant and serve immediately, or wrap in plastic wrap for later.
Notes
- This chicken salad can be made a day in advance for added flavor.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite add-ins like grapes, nuts, or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: Memorial Day picnic food, picnic recipes, summer barbecue recipes, easy chicken salad, croissant sandwiches