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Italian Grinder Chicken Salad

A delicious and hearty chicken salad inspired by Italian grinder sandwiches, featuring a mix of fresh vegetables, flavorful seasonings, and tender chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup pepperoncini sliced
  • 1/4 cup black olives sliced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. If not already cooked, grill or sauté the chicken until fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes. Let it cool and then shred or dice.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken with the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini, and black olives.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the chicken salad mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving for the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

This salad can be served on its own or in a sandwich. Add grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.

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