Description
A delicious Italian Grinder Chicken Salad recipe that combines tender chicken with crisp lettuce, zesty peppers, and savory cheeses, all tossed in a flavorful grinder dressing.
Ingredients
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Main Salad:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded or chopped chicken breast
- ½ cup chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup finely shredded iceberg lettuce
- â…“ cup sliced pepperoncini
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped roasted red peppers
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Grinder Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Grinder Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, romaine, iceberg lettuce, pepperoncini, red onion, roasted red peppers, black olives, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Sprinkle with oregano and red pepper flakes.
- Add the Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill for enhanced flavor before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be enjoyed as is or served in hoagie rolls for a satisfying grinder sandwich.
- Experiment with different meats like turkey, salami, or ham for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
