Description

A fresh, zesty salad combining tender chicken, Italian meats, provolone cheese, and tangy peppers with a bold Italian dressing for all the flavors of a classic grinder sandwich.

Ingredients

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3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
1 cup provolone cheese, diced
1/2 cup salami, diced
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
3/4 cup Italian dressing
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, diced chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, pepperoncini peppers, black olives, diced provolone cheese, and diced salami.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing mixture over the salad ingredients and toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.
4. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
6. Toss the salad once more before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best results, store lettuce separately from other ingredients and dress just before serving. This salad can be served in sub rolls, over greens, or as lettuce wraps for variety.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 385
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 890mg
Fat: 24g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g