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.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

Step 2

Add the diced cooked chicken, finely chopped celery, toasted sliced almonds, parsley, and chives to the bowl with the dressing.

Step 3

Gently toss the ingredients together until the chicken is evenly coated in the dressing and the other ingredients are well-distributed.

Step 4

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve chilled on a bed of fresh greens, as a filling for sandwiches, or with crackers for a light and refreshing meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1095.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2924.4

Total Fat 196.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 835.2mg	0%
Sodium 2034.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g	0%
Total Sugars 7.7g
Protein 229.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 341.1mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 2350.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.7%

Protein: 31.6%

Carbs: 7.6%