Description
A tangy and flavorful Italian Grinder Chicken Salad that transforms the classic Grinder sandwich into a versatile chicken salad, perfect for dipping with crackers, veggies, or serving on a toasted croissant.
Ingredients
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- 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 grape tomatoes, diced
- 1/3 cup banana peppers, mild
- 1/2 red onion, sliced thin or diced
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup grated parmesan, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1-2 tablespoons banana pepper juice, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, freshly cracked pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to make the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, 1/4 lb. diced salami or soppressata, 1/4 lb. diced pepperoni, 1/4 cup diced provolone, 1/4 cup crumbled feta, 2/3 cup diced grape tomatoes, 1/3 cup mild banana peppers, and 1/2 red onion (sliced thin or diced).
- Pour most of the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to coat, adding remaining dressing if needed.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Serve with veggies, crackers, tortilla chips, or on a toasted croissant. If storing, reserve extra dressing to refresh the salad if it becomes dry.
Notes
- Adjust banana pepper juice to control tanginess and spice level.
- Refrigerate leftover dressing and add to salad the next day if it absorbs too much dressing.
- For a low-carb option, serve with cucumber slices or lettuce wraps instead of crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg