Description
This Italian Grinder Chicken Salad is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines rotisserie chicken, a variety of deli meats, cheeses, and veggies, all tossed in a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal!
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad:
- 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:
- 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: Combine all the dressing ingredients in a bowl or liquid measuring cup. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, diced deli meats, red onion, tomatoes, banana peppers, and cheeses.
- Toss with dressing: Pour most of the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to coat. Add more dressing if needed.
- Storage: Store the chicken salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Serve with veggies, crackers, tortilla chips, or use as a sandwich filling.
- Leftover dressing: Store any extra dressing in a sealed container in the fridge. Add it to the chicken salad the next day if needed.
Notes
- Sometimes, you may need to add more red wine vinegar to the dressing for extra tanginess.
- You can customize the deli meats used in the salad, such as ham, prosciutto, or spicy pepperoni.
- Feel free to use only provolone or feta, or a combination of both, adjusting the quantities accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
