Nutritionist-Recommended Chicken Salad with Croissants, perfect for a light, satisfying lunch that doesn’t skimp on flavor:
🥐 Nutritionist-Recommended Chicken Salad with Croissants
A balanced, protein-packed chicken salad served in a buttery croissant—fresh, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep or lunch on-the-go.
This chicken salad is a lighter twist on the classic deli favorite, using Greek yogurt for creaminess and packed with lean protein, crunchy veggies, and healthy fats. Served inside a fresh croissant, it’s a satisfying yet nutrition-conscious choice.
🧾 Ingredients (Makes 4 servings):
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp mayonnaise (or use all Greek yogurt for lighter version)
1 celery stalk, finely diced
¼ cup red grapes or apple, chopped (optional for sweetness)
1 tbsp chopped red onion
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt & pepper to taste
4 fresh croissants (standard or whole wheat)
Optional: chopped almonds or walnuts for crunch
👩🍳 Instructions:
Make the dressing: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayo, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Combine: Add shredded chicken, celery, red onion, and fruit (if using). Mix until fully coated. Fold in nuts if desired.
Chill (optional): Let sit in the fridge for 30 minutes for flavors to develop.
Assemble: Slice croissants and fill generously with chicken salad. Serve cold or slightly toasted.
🧾 Estimated WW Points (per serving)
🥗 Chicken Salad (No Croissant):
Shredded Chicken Breast (2 cups / ~8 oz) – 0 points (if it’s a 0-point food on your plan)
Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt (¼ cup) – 0 points
Light Mayonnaise (2 tbsp) – 2 points
Celery, Onion, Lemon Juice, Mustard – 0 points
Grapes or Apple (¼ cup chopped) – 1–2 points (optional, depending on your plan)
Chopped Walnuts or Almonds (1 tbsp) – 2 points (optional)
➡️ Chicken Salad Total: 2–4 points, depending on mix-ins and your plan
🥐 Croissant:
Standard bakery croissant (medium, ~2 oz) – 8–10 points
Mini or light croissant – 5–7 points
Swap for low-carb wrap or lettuce wrap – 0–2 points
✅ Full Serving with Regular Croissant:
10–14 points (based on ingredients and type of croissant)
✅ With low-carb or no bread: 2–4 points