Italian Grinder Chicken Salad
This Italian Grinder Chicken Salad is a flavorful and satisfying meal, perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. It combines tender chicken with classic Italian grinder ingredients in a creamy dressing.
Equipment
- large bowl
- small bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced rotisserie chicken works great
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 4 ounces provolone cheese, diced
For the Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Salad
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, sliced pepperoncini, sliced black olives, and diced provolone cheese.
Make the Dressing
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine and Serve
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently until all ingredients are well coated.
- Serve immediately, or chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy on its own, in a sandwich, or with crackers.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider adding some chopped celery or bell peppers. You can also adjust the amount of pepperoncini for more or less spice.