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Italian Grinder Chicken Salad Recipe

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A flavorful Italian Grinder Chicken Salad packed with shredded rotisserie chicken, deli meats, cheeses, and a tangy red wine vinegar dressing. This no-cook salad is versatile and perfect for serving with crackers, veggies, tortilla chips, or as a sandwich filling.

Ingredients

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Main 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

  • 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 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Freshly cracked pepper, to taste
  • Salt, about 1/4 teaspoon, to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the Dressing: In a bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine mayonnaise, grated parmesan, red wine vinegar, banana pepper juice, oregano, garlic powder, freshly cracked pepper, and salt. Stir well and taste, adjusting seasoning or acidity with more red wine vinegar or banana pepper juice if desired.
  2. Combine 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, mild banana peppers, and thinly sliced or diced red onion. Toss to combine evenly.
  3. Toss with Dressing: Pour most of the prepared dressing over the mixture of toppings. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients well. Add any remaining dressing as needed to ensure the salad is evenly dressed.
  4. Store and Serve: Transfer the salad to an airtight container and refrigerate. It can be stored up to 4 days. Serve chilled with crackers, fresh veggies, tortilla chips, or use as a hearty sandwich filling.
  5. Store Remaining Dressing: If there is dressing left over, save it in a sealed container in the fridge. Add it back to the salad as needed to keep it moist since the dressing absorbs into the ingredients over time.

Notes

  • The dressing may benefit from extra splashes of red wine vinegar to enhance its tangy flavor.
  • You can customize the deli meats with your favorites such as ham, prosciutto, or various pepperonis.
  • If you prefer only provolone or only feta cheese, use double the quantity since the recipe combines both cheeses.
  • Enjoy this salad as a versatile dish perfect for meals or snacks, and it stores well for up to four days in the refrigerator.
  • Feel free to leave comments and share your personal twists on this recipe.

Keywords: Italian chicken salad, deli meat salad, no-cook salad, rotating chicken recipes, Italian dressing salad, rotisserie chicken salad

Find it online: https://kitchenwithkai.com/italian-grinder-chicken-salad-recipe/