24 min
Prep Time
33 min
Cook Time
Medium
Level
10
Servings

This Neiman Marcus chicken salad, a copycat of the department store's signature cafe recipe, is quick to make and very satisfying as a cold supper. Serve over lettuce or fill a sandwich.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups diced cooked chicken

  • 1 cup chopped celery

  • 1 cup red grapes, halved

  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

  • 1/2 cup cold heavy cream

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery, grapes, almonds, parsley, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into the chicken mixture until fully incorporated. Taste; adjust seasoning if desired. 

  3. Chill until ready to serve.