Pineapple Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe
This refreshing Chicken Salad with Pineapple combines tender rotisserie chicken with the sweetness of pineapple, crunchy celery, and almonds, all brought together by a creamy Greek yogurt dressing with a hint of lemon and Dijon mustard. Perfectly served in buttery croissants lined with crisp butter lettuce, it’s an easy yet flavorful meal for lunch or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Chicken Salad
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 cup finely diced pineapple, fresh or canned
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red onions (optional)
Dressing
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, full fat
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For Assembly
- 8-12 butter lettuce leaves
- 4 round butter croissants, sliced in half
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken with finely diced pineapple, chopped celery, sliced almonds, and fresh chopped cilantro. If you like, add the finely diced red onions to enhance the flavor. Stir gently to mix all the ingredients evenly.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and kosher salt until smooth and well combined. This creamy dressing adds a tangy, savory flavor to the salad.
- Combine Dressing and Salad: Pour the yogurt dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently to coat all the ingredients evenly without breaking up the chicken too much.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Lay 2-3 butter lettuce leaves over the bottom half of each sliced croissant. Divide the chicken salad evenly among the croissants, spreading it over the lettuce. Finally, top it with the other half of the croissant. Serve immediately for a fresh, crunchy sandwich experience.
Notes
- You can substitute the butter croissants with your favorite sandwich bread or wraps for a different texture.
- Use fresh pineapple for a bright, juicy flavor or canned pineapple (drained) for convenience.
- If you prefer a less creamy salad, reduce the yogurt or add more celery for extra crunch.
- Chilling the chicken salad for 30 minutes before assembling enhances the flavors.
- This salad works well as a wrap filling or served on top of greens for a light meal.
