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If you love the bold flavors of an Italian grinder sandwich, you’re going to love this Italian Grinder Chicken Salad! It’s packed with savory deli meats, tangy banana peppers, juicy tomatoes, and two kinds of cheese, all tossed in a creamy, zesty dressing. This protein-packed salad is perfect for meal prep, stays fresh in the fridge for days, and can be enjoyed in so many ways—on a sandwich, with crackers, or as a dip for fresh veggies.

It’s easy to make, full of flavor, and guaranteed to become a go-to for lunch or a quick dinner.

Italian Grinder Chicken Salad

Ingredients for Salad:

• 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
• 1/4 lb. salami or soppressata diced
• 1/4 lb. pepperoni diced (I use turkey)
• 1/4 cup provolone, thick-sliced diced
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta
• 2/3 cup diced grape tomatoes
• 1/3 cup banana peppers mild
• 1/2 red onion sliced thin or diced

Ingredients for Dressing:

• 1/2 cup avocado or olive oil based mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1-2 tablespoons banana pepper juice from the jar to taste
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• freshly cracked pepper
• salt to taste about 1/4 tsp

Directions:

1. Combine all the dressing ingredients in a bowl or liquid measuring cup. Taste and adjust if needed.
2. In a large bowl combine all of the toppings: rotisserie chicken, diced deli meats*, red onion, tomatoes, banana peppers, and cheeses.
3. Pour most of the dressing over the bowl of toppings, toss well to coat, adding the remaining dressing if needed.
4. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5. days. Serve with veggies, crackers or tortilla chips or on a sandwich.
5. If you have dressing leftover, store it in a sealed container in the fridge and add it to the chicken salad the next day if needed to rehydrate it. Some of the dressing gets absorbed as it sits in the fridge.

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