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Italian Grinder Chicken Salad Recipe

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This Italian Grinder Chicken Salad is a flavorful and hearty dish combining shredded rotisserie chicken with diced Italian deli meats, provolone and feta cheeses, fresh vegetables, and a tangy red wine vinegar dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or a picnic, this salad captures the essence of classic Italian sandwich flavors in a refreshing, easy-to-assemble salad form.

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 cheese
  • 2/3 cup diced grape tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup banana peppers (mild)
  • 1/2 red onion (sliced thin or diced)

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1–2 tablespoons banana pepper juice from the jar (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Freshly cracked pepper (to taste)
  • Salt to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon)

Instructions

  1. 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. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed to balance the tanginess and saltiness.
  2. Combine the salad ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded rotisserie chicken, diced salami or soppressata, diced pepperoni, diced provolone, crumbled feta, diced grape tomatoes, banana peppers, and sliced or diced red onion. Mix gently to distribute all ingredients evenly.
  3. Toss with dressing. Pour most of the prepared dressing over the bowl of salad ingredients. Toss well to fully coat all components with the dressing. Add any remaining dressing if you prefer a more moist salad.
  4. Store and serve. Transfer the salad into an airtight container and refrigerate. It will keep fresh for up to 4 days. Serve chilled with veggie sticks, crackers, tortilla chips, or as a hearty sandwich filling.
  5. Manage leftovers. If any dressing remains unused, store it separately in a sealed container in the fridge. You can add it back to the chicken salad the next day to rehydrate the ingredients, as some dressing is absorbed during storage.

Notes

  • The salad combines Italian deli meats and cheeses but can be customized based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
  • Adjust the amount of banana pepper juice for more or less tanginess and heat.
  • This salad serves well as a sandwich filling when layered on your favorite bread or rolls.
  • For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with a low-fat mayo or Greek yogurt.
  • Ensure storage in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 4 days.

Keywords: Italian chicken salad, grinder salad, rotisserie chicken recipe, deli meat salad, easy no-cook salad, Italian dressing salad

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