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Neiman Marcus Chicken Salad

A creamy, sweet, and crunchy chicken salad featuring a surprising ingredient: whipped cream. Perfect for gatherings and easy to customize.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, diced Use cooled chicken; rotisserie chicken is a great option.
  • 1/2 cup Celery, chopped Chop into small, even pieces for a satisfying crunch.
  • 1 cup Red grapes, quartered Pat dry with a paper towel before adding.
  • 1/2 cup Slivered almonds Use toasted for deeper flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, finely chopped Add at the end to prevent bruising.
Dressing Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup Heavy cream, cold Whip until soft peaks form.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper Adjust to taste.

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start with fully cooked chicken breast that’s completely cooled before you dice it.
  2. Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Chop your celery into small, even pieces.
  4. Quarter your red grapes and pat dry.
  5. Finely chop fresh parsley.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, add diced chicken, chopped celery, quartered grapes, slivered almonds, and chopped parsley. Toss gently.
Combine and Season
  1. Add mayonnaise to the bowl and mix thoroughly.
  2. Whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  3. Fold the whipped cream into the chicken mixture gently.
  4. Sprinkle salt and black pepper, then fold again to combine.
Chill Before Serving
  1. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For variations, try swapping grapes for diced green apples or adding a teaspoon of curry powder.