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Tangy Lemon-Cucumber Chicken Salad Croissants





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Makes 8 to 10 mini croissant sandwiches or 4 or 5 regular-size croissant sandwiches

A bouquet of herbs, plus lemon and cucumber, blend with the meatiness of roast chicken to make a stellar sandwich. Using a crisp cucumber is key; it keeps the croissants from getting soggy. Prep Time: 35 minutes. Notes: A 2 1/2- to 3-lb. rotisserie-cooked chicken will give you about 3 cups of meat.

 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
 1 tablespoon lemon zest
 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
 1 tablespoon chopped brined capers
 1/4 teaspoon salt
 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 3 cups shredded roast chicken (see Notes)
 1/2 English (hothouse) cucumber, seeded and diced (about 1 cup)
 6 green onions, sliced, including some green tops
 8 to 10 mini croissants
Step 1
1

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, herbs, capers, salt, and pepper.

Step 2
2

In a large bowl, toss together chicken, cucumber, and green onions. Add dressing to chicken mixture and stir to evenly coat filling.

Step 3
3

Halve croissants lengthwise. Fill bottoms with salad, dividing evenly, and set tops on salad.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per mini sandwich.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories243
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g20%

Saturated Fat 5.1g26%
Cholesterol 61mg21%
Sodium 600mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 15g6%

Dietary Fiber 1.3g5%
Protein 12g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.