Italian Grinder Chicken Salad Recipe
This Italian Grinder Chicken Salad is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish combining shredded rotisserie chicken with a mix of Italian deli meats, cheeses, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch, served with crackers, veggies, tortilla chips, or as a sandwich filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
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 and diced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2/3 cup diced grape tomatoes
- 1/3 cup mild banana peppers
- 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 dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Salt, about 1/4 teaspoon or to taste
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a bowl or liquid measuring cup, thoroughly combine mayonnaise, grated parmesan, red wine vinegar, banana pepper juice, oregano, garlic powder, freshly cracked pepper, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed to achieve a tangy, balanced flavor.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add shredded rotisserie chicken, diced salami or soppressata, diced pepperoni, diced provolone, crumbled feta, diced grape tomatoes, banana peppers, and thinly sliced or diced red onion. Mix together gently.
- Toss with dressing: Pour most of the prepared dressing over the bowl of salad ingredients. Toss everything well to coat evenly. If necessary, add the remaining dressing to achieve desired moisture and flavor balance.
- Store and serve: Transfer the Italian grinder chicken salad into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Serve chilled with fresh vegetables, crackers, tortilla chips, or use as a delicious sandwich filling.
- Manage leftover dressing: If there is leftover dressing, store it in a sealed container in the fridge. Add some of the reserved dressing to the salad the next day to rehydrate and refresh the flavors, as some dressing is absorbed during refrigeration.
Notes
- For extra tanginess, add a few more splashes of red wine vinegar to the dressing if desired.
- Feel free to customize deli meats by choosing your favorites such as ham, prosciutto, or different types of pepperoni.
- If you prefer, use only provolone or only crumbled feta cheese, but double the quantity if you opt to use just one type instead of both.
Keywords: Italian grinder chicken salad, rotisserie chicken salad, deli meat salad, no-cook salad, Italian salad, easy lunch recipe
