Marshall Fields Chicken Salad
Step 1 - Homemade Mayonnaise
1 Egg, whole
1 t Dijon
1/4 t Salt
1 1/2 cup Canola oil
1 1/2 T Lemon juice, fresh
Pinch White pepper
1+ dashes Cayenne
Using a food processor, process first three ingredients together for 1 minute.
Add Canola oil to running processor in slow, steady stream. Continue to
run till emulsified, then 1 minute more.
Add remaining ingredients and process just to quickly mix. Refrigerate.
You can substitute store bought mayonnaise in the recipe but this is really worth the effort; the difference is substantial.
Step 2 - Salad Dressing
1/2 C Homemade Mayonnaise
1/4 C Sour Cream
1 T [heaping] Dijon
1 t Sugar
1/4 t Salt
1/4 t [heaping] White pepper
2 1/2 t Lemon juice
Mix well.
Add to dressing:
1 1/2 C Shredded boiled chicken
1/2 C Celery, finely chopped
2 T Green Onions, finely chopped
1/4 C Pecans, toasted, chopped
1/4 cup halved seedless grapes
Mix ingredients with dressing and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Serve over greens or as a sandwich.
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