Description

This rich chicken salad was created in the 1950's for the cafe menu at Neiman Marcus department stores. It has a secret ingredient that gives the texture of the salad a wonderfully creamy texture. This ingredient is freshly whipped cream folded into the c

Ingredients

• 1 lb. cooked chicken breasts, cut into 1⁄2 inch cubes (or rotisserie chicken)
• 1 c. mayonnaise (light, if you prefer)
• 1 c. thinly sliced/diced celery
• 1 c. halved purple grapes
• 1⁄2 c. sliced almonds, toasted plus more for garnish, if desired
• 1 T. finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 t. kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1⁄2 c. whipped cream
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, mayonnaise, celery, grapes, almonds, parsley, and salt. Add whipped cream and pepper; fold until well combined.
2. Serve with crackers, on croissants, or over red or green lettuce leaves.
3. Makes 6 cups.