Description
This Italian Grinder Chicken Salad recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines the delicious flavors of a classic Italian grinder sandwich into a hearty salad. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
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Rotisserie Chicken Salad:
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken (shredded)
Toppings:
- 1/4 lb. salami or soppressata (diced)
- 1/4 lb. pepperoni (diced)
- 1/4 cup provolone, thick-sliced (diced)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
- 2/3 cup diced grape tomatoes
- 1/3 cup banana peppers (mild)
- 1/2 red onion (sliced thin or diced)
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1–2 tablespoons banana pepper juice from the jar (to taste)
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- freshly cracked pepper
- salt to taste (about 1/4 tsp)
Instructions
- Make the dressing: Combine all the dressing ingredients in a bowl or liquid measuring cup. Taste and adjust if needed.
- Combine toppings: In a large bowl, mix together rotisserie chicken, diced deli meats, red onion, tomatoes, banana peppers, and cheeses.
- Add dressing: Pour most of the dressing over the bowl of toppings, toss well to coat, adding the remaining dressing if needed.
- Storage: Store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Serve with veggies, crackers, tortilla chips, or on a sandwich.
- Leftover dressing: Store any remaining dressing in a sealed container in the fridge and add it to the chicken salad the next day if needed to rehydrate it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Italian, Grinder, Chicken Salad, Salad Recipe, Italian Salad
