Description
This Italian Grinder Chicken Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish combining shredded rotisserie chicken with savory Italian deli meats, tangy cheeses, fresh vegetables, and a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, this salad features bold flavors and a satisfying mix of textures.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 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 mild banana peppers
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced or diced
Dressing Ingredients
- 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, to taste
- Salt, to taste (about 1/4 tsp)
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine the mayonnaise, grated parmesan, red wine vinegar, banana pepper juice, oregano, garlic powder, freshly cracked pepper, and salt. Stir everything together well until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Prepare the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, diced salami or soppressata, diced pepperoni, diced provolone, crumbled feta, diced grape tomatoes, mild banana peppers, and thinly sliced or diced red onion. Mix gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Toss with dressing: Pour most of the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly. Add more dressing if you prefer a wetter salad or stronger flavor.
- Storage: Transfer the chicken salad to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This salad is delicious served with fresh veggies, crackers, tortilla chips, or as a hearty sandwich filling.
- Leftover dressing: Keep any leftover dressing in a sealed container in the fridge. You can add extra dressing to the salad the next day if it seems dry or could use more flavor.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience, or roasted chicken if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of banana pepper juice for acidity and heat to your preference.
- This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- For a gluten-free option, serve with gluten-free crackers or bread.
- Leftover dressing can also be used as a dip for veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
