Description
Indulge in the flavors of Italy with this Delightful Italian Grinder Chicken Salad. This vibrant dish features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing that brings classic Italian tastes to your lunch table. Perfect for picnics, family gatherings, or a quick weekday meal, this salad is not only satisfying but also easy to customize according to your preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 300g)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (120g)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped (40g)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (150g)
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce or mixed greens, chopped (about 120g)
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced (30g)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (30g)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (10g)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and Dijon mustard; whisk until smooth.
- Add shredded chicken, red onion, cherry tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, and chopped basil to the bowl; toss gently to coat everything with the dressing.
- In a separate bowl or platter, arrange the lettuce as a base.
- Spoon the chicken salad mixture over the greens.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately or chill until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg