Italian Grinder Chopped Chicken Salad
This tastes just like an Italian grinder sandwich but without the bread! High in protein and full of flavor.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 442kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- ¼ lb salami or soppressata (diced)
- ¼ lb pepperoni (diced)
- ¼ cup provolone cheese (thick-sliced and diced)
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅔ cup grape tomatoes (diced)
- ⅓ cup banana peppers (diced)
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced or diced)
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 3 TBSP red wine vinegar
- 1-2 TBSP banana pepper juice (to taste)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- black pepper (freshly cracked, to taste)
- ¼ tsp sea salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Taste and adjust as needed. The dressing should have a tangy kick.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, salami, pepperoni, provolone, feta, tomatoes, banana peppers, and red onion.
- Pour most of the dressing over the salad and toss well to evenly coat. Add the remaining dressing if needed.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1157mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 306IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 1mg