I recently came across a recipe for chicken salad on Saveur that was made for the cafe in the Neiman Marcus department stores. I decided I had to try it. It was created in the 1950′s by a well known Texas cook named Helen Corbitt. I have made a creamy salad recipe before that used whipping cream in it. The whipping cream makes it rich and extra creamy. This recipe also called for whipping cream so I knew it had to be good. The recipe also said to use the cream whipped, but I reduced the amount and eliminated whipping and just added it straight from the carton.
I also used a rotisserie chicken from the store to make this, but you can always cook your own chicken if you prefer. This salad was a rich and creamy treat to eat for dinner. I served it on croissants for my family because they would think I was crazy to serve chicken salad any other way. However, for me I just served it up on a couple red lettuce leaves. I also enjoyed the leftovers the next day for lunch! This was an easy dinner to prepare and no cooking was required – definitely a great way to beat the summer heat!
- 4 cups cooked and diced chicken (I used a rotisserie chicken)
- 1 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1½ 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)
- 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.
Recipe adapted from Saveur.
Thanks definitely will make. Does anyone have the receipe for NM chocolate cream pie from their deli and bakery. Tried for years to find to no avail. Thanks
Thank you so much for adding your tips and comments to this recipe. I’d planned to make it for dinner, but was confused about the whipping cream. You were very helpful!
This brought back many fond memories of eating the chicken salad at Neiman Marcus in Atlanta. Thank you.
This recipe looks wonderful. Will try it very soon. It will be a “keeper” for sure.
I’ve been looking for a yummy, yet easy chicken salad recipe & this is PERFECT!! Thanks for sharing
I made this tonight, used dill instead of parsley, though, and it was delish – so moist!!
Never had it but it sounds wonderful. thank you