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Italian Grinder Chicken Salad

A flavorful and hearty chicken salad inspired by Italian grinder sandwiches, featuring a mix of fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pepperoncini sliced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and pepperoncini.
  2. Toss the salad ingredients together until well mixed.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate 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 salad and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

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

Notes

This salad can be served immediately or chilled in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.

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