Neiman Marcus Chicken Salad Copycat

Ainekset

4 cups cooked chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup diced celery

1 1/2 cup seedless purple grapes, cut in half

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon salt

Fresh ground pepper to taste

1/3 cup whipping cream

1/2 cup sliced almonds

Ohjeet

In a large bowl, toss chicken, mayonnaise, celery, grapes and parsley together adding salt and pepper to taste.

Just before serving, whip cream to soft peaks and gently fold into the chicken mixture.

Toast almonds in a dry skillet until golden brown, and stir into the mixture, reserving a few for garnish.

Serve the salad in lettuce leaf cups or spooned into croissants to make sandwiches.