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Neiman Marcus Chicken Salad

This classic Neiman Marcus–style chicken salad is rich, creamy, and full of timeless flavor. Made with tender chicken and a simple, creamy dressing, it’s perfect for serving on croissants or over crisp lettuce. It’s an easy, make-ahead recipe that works beautifully for lunches, showers, or casual entertaining.
Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, creamy, make ahead, salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Optional Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 295kcal
Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken cooked and diced, I used a rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 ½ cup purple grapes halved
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • pepper to taste
  • ⅓ cup whipping cream
  • ½ cup toasted sliced almonds plus additional for garnish if desired, I bought them toasted from the store

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine all of the above ingredients.
  • Fold the mixture until well combined. Serve on croissants or over red lettuce leaves.
  • Serves 6.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 830mg | Potassium: 498mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg