Neiman Marcus Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this luxurious Neiman Marcus Chicken Salad, a timeless recipe bursting with fresh and creamy flavors. Made with tender diced chicken breast, crisp celery, and the crunch of toasted almonds, this salad is tossed in a rich dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, and a splash of tangy lemon juice. Fresh herbs like parsley and chives add a vibrant touch, while a hint of black pepper brings just the right amount of seasoning. Perfectly chilled, this chicken salad is a delight whether served on a bed of greens, as a sandwich filling, or paired with crackers for a light and satisfying meal. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, it’s an easy yet elegant dish ideal for lunches, parties, or casual entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, diced
- 0.5 cups Celery, finely chopped
- 0.75 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Sour cream
- 0.5 cups Toasted sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh chives, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Add the diced cooked chicken, finely chopped celery, toasted sliced almonds, parsley, and chives to the bowl with the dressing.
Gently toss the ingredients together until the chicken is evenly coated in the dressing and the other ingredients are well-distributed.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled on a bed of fresh greens, as a filling for sandwiches, or with crackers for a light and refreshing meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2924 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.2 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.5 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 835 mg | 278% | |
| Sodium | 2035 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.4 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 229.9 g | 460% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 341 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2351 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
