Chicken Salad with Tarragon on Mini Croissants

Now y’all, when the bridal tea calls for a bite that’s as charming as a handwritten love letter, these mini croissants filled with tarragon chicken salad come waltzin’ in like the guest of honor.

Flaky, buttery, and packed with flavor, they’re just the thing for a garden party filled with laughter, lace, and a whole lotta love.

Elegant enough for fine china, but with a wink of Southern sass, these little beauties bring grace and comfort to the table—just like the bride herself.

Servings: About 12 mini croissant sandwiches
Prep Time: 20 minutes (+ chill time)

💐 Ingredients:

• 3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded (roasted or poached breast works beautifully)

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (Duke’s if you want it real Southern)

• 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

• 1 ½ tsp fresh tarragon, finely chopped (or ½ tsp dried)

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 celery stalk, finely diced

• 2 green onions or chives, finely sliced

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• Salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

• 12 mini croissants, halved

• Optional additions: halved red grapes, slivered almonds, or a pinch of sugar for a sweeter touch

🌿 Instructions:

1. Mix the Dressing:
   In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, tarragon, salt, and pepper until smooth.

2. Combine the Salad:
   Fold in the diced chicken, celery, and green onions until well coated. If you’re addin’ grapes or almonds, gently stir them in now.

3. Chill:
   Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes so all them beautiful flavors can marry like the happy couple we’re celebratin’!

4. Assemble the Sandwiches:
   Slice your mini croissants in half horizontally. Spoon a heaping tablespoon (or two!) of the chicken salad onto the bottom half, then top it with the other.

5. Garnish if Desired:
   A sprig of fresh tarragon or a tiny edible flower on top’ll make them real purdy on a tiered tray.

💡Lilly’s Garden Tea Tips:

• Serve these babies chilled, nestled in a basket or on a platter lined with curly lettuce leaves.

• If you're worried about sogginess, toast the inside of the croissants lightly before fillin’—that’s a lil' tip from Aunt Nola's church picnics.