Fruity Chicken Salad Croissant

A recipe from Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition

The addition of both fresh and dried fruit in this chicken salad adds great texture and a slight sweetness that is delicious. This chicken salad can also be served as a wrap, on an entree salad or with crackers as shown in the picture.

Fruity chicken salad croissant

Ingredients:

  • 50 each Croissant, whole grain, 2oz., sliced
  • 50 srv Chicken Salad Base
  • 5 cup Oranges, mandarin, drained
  • 5 cup Apples, gala, raw, skin on, small dice
  • 3 cup Craisins

Steps:

  1. Transfer the croissants from the freezer to dry storage a day before they are needed to ensure they thaw completely.
  2. Using a large mixing bowl, gently combine the mandarin oranges, diced apples and craisins into the prepared, cold Chicken Salad Base.
  3. Cold hold the Fruity Chicken Salad, covered and labeled, until served.
  4. Hold at 41°F or below.

    Chicken Salad flavor develops best if made the day prior to being served.

  5. Portion 3/4 cup chicken salad in each croissant.
  6. Hold at 41°F or below.

Recipe Details

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Meal Components:

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Grain (G)
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Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA)

Crediting Information

  • 2 oz. eq Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA)
  • 2 oz. eq Grain (G)

HACCP Category:

Process #1 (No Cook)

Portions:

50

Portion Size:

3/4 cup chicken salad served on croissant

Nutrition Information:

Nutrient Amount Unit
Calories: 417 cal
Saturated Fat: 7.3 g
Total Fat: 23 g
Sodium: 707 mg