An iconic Chicken Salad from the Marshall Field's department store in Chicago, Illinois
Course Chicken and Turkey, Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken salad, marshall fields
Prep Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 4Servings
Calories 325kcal
Author Barb
Ingredients
For the Homemade Mayonnaise
1 egg
1teaspoonDijon mustard
¼ teaspoonsalt
1-1/2 teaspoonvegetable oil
1-1/2tablespoonlemon juice, fresh
1pinchwhite pepper
1pinchcayenne pepper
For the Chicken Salad Dressing
½cupmayonnaise
¼cupsour cream
2 to 3teaspoonsDijon mustard
1teaspoongranulated sugar
¼teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonwhite pepper
2-1/2teaspoonslemon juice
For the Chicken Salad
1-1/2cupshredded boiled chicken
½cupceleryfinely chopped
2tablespoonsgreen onionsfinely chopped
¼cuppecanstoasted, chopped
10seedlessgrapes, halved
Instructions
To Make Mayonnaise
Blend egg, Dijon and salt together in bowl of a food processor for 1 minute. Add oil to running processor in slow, steady stream. Continue to run till emulsified, then continue 1 minute longer. Add lemon juice, a pinch of white pepper and cayenne. Whir to mix. Refrigerate.
To Make Chicken Salad Dressing
Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, white pepper and lemon juice well.
To Make the Chicken Salad
Mix together, chicken, celery, onions, pecans, grapes, and dressing. Toss well and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
To Make the Marshall Field's Chicken Salad Sandwich
Top 1 piece of bread or half a soft roll with a layer of crisp lettuce. Top with 1/2 cup chicken salad and 3 slices of bacon. Cover with another slice of bread or top of hard roll.