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Colorful Chicken Croissants Recipe

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A friend of mine invented this fruity chicken salad. I've made it many times, and guests are always surprised at the pleasant blend of tastes and textures. It's handy to take in a cooler to a picnic, where you can assemble the croissants on site. -Shelia Lammers, Englewood, Colorado

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4 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Ingredients

1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
4 croissants, split

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients and salt if desired. Stir in the chicken. Spoon about 1/2 cup into each croissant. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared with fat-free mayonnaise and without salt; calculated without croissant) equals 184 calories, 5 g fat (0 saturated fat), 43 mg cholesterol, 331 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 13 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit.

Colorful Chicken Croissants published in Quick Cooking March/April 2000, p31