Italian Grinder Chicken Salad
Italian Grinder Chicken Salad is loaded with rotisserie chicken, salami, pepperoni, provolone and feta tossed in a creamy red wine vinegar dressing. This bold deli style salad is perfect for sandwiches, meal prep lunches or low carb bowls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch, Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Salad:
2 cups rotisserie chicken (shredded)
¼ lb. salami or soppressata (diced)
¼ lb. pepperoni (diced)
¼ cup provolone, thick-sliced (diced)
¼ cup crumbled feta
⅔ cup diced grape tomatoes
⅓ cup banana peppers (mild)
½ red onion (thinly sliced or diced)
Dressing:
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ 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
Salt to taste (about ¼ teaspoon)
Instructions
Prepare the Dressing:
In a bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine mayonnaise, grated parmesan, red wine vinegar, banana pepper juice, oregano, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Combine the Salad Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, add shredded rotisserie chicken, diced salami or soppressata, pepperoni, provolone, feta, grape tomatoes, banana peppers, and red onion.
Mix Together:
Pour most of the dressing over the mixture and toss well to coat evenly. Add additional dressing if desired.
Chill & Store:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Serve:
Enjoy with veggies, crackers, tortilla chips, or pile it onto toasted bread or hoagie rolls for a delicious grinder-style sandwich. If the salad absorbs the dressing after chilling, stir in extra reserved dressing before serving.
Notes
Use mild or hot banana peppers depending on your spice preference.
Chop ingredients finely for a true grinder-style texture.
For a lighter option, substitute part of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
This salad tastes even better after chilling for a few hours to let the flavors meld.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/italian-grinder-chicken-salad/
