Trader Joe's introduces new chicken salad croissant sandwich

Trader Joe's has introduced new deli items for 2026, including a chicken salad croissant sandwich that has received significant attention from customers. The sandwich features roasted and pulled white-meat chicken, celery, carrots, green onions, and seasoned mayonnaise served on a bed of leafy green lettuce inside a buttery croissant.

Nutritional information for the chicken salad croissant indicates it contains 450 calories and 16 grams of protein. While some consumer reviews have praised the flaky texture of the croissant and the creaminess of the salad, others noted the chicken salad could be somewhat dry.

A tuna salad version of the croissant sandwich was also released this summer, though initial consumer feedback for the tuna option has been more mixed compared to the poultry version.