Neiman Marcus-Style Chicken Salad

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Neiman Marcus-Style Chicken Salad

Elevate lunch with this Neiman Marcus Style Chicken Salad. The secret? Folding in whipped cream for a mousse-like texture. No-cook, creamy, and crunchy. Simple, classic, and perfect for lunch.

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Brunch, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 340kcal

Author: Chula King

Ingredients

Chicken Mixture

3 cups (12 ounces) rotisserie chicken, diced and lightly shredded (See Tip 1)
¾ cup (3.75 ounces) celery, small dice
¾ cup (4.5 ounces) seedless red grapes, halved
⅓ cup (1.25 ounces) toasted sliced almonds (See Tip 2)
1 Tablespoon (0.1 ounces) finely chopped fresh parsley

Creamy Dressing

½ cup (4 ounces) mayonnaise
¼ cup (2 ounces) light sour cream
½ teaspoon Dijon Mustard
½ teaspoon Kosher salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 Tablespoons (3 ounces) cold heavy cream (See Tip 3)

Instructions

Chicken Mixture

Add the chicken, celery, grapes, and almonds to a large bowl. Toss gently to combine.

Creamy Dressing

In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft to medium peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the mayonnaise mixture until light and smooth.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Fold gently until evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour. Serve and enjoy.
Yield: 6 servings

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Notes

Discard the skin from the rotisserie chicken. My preference is to use the white meat, but both white and dark meat work well in this recipe.
To toast the sliced almonds, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Watch carefully to avoid burning the almonds.
May also use full-fat sour cream in this recipe.

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