Description
Brighten your lunch with this Delightful Italian Grinder Chicken Salad, a vibrant blend of tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and zesty dressing. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch at home. Enjoy it on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or simply on its own. Packed with protein and flavors inspired by Italian cuisine, this dish is set to become your new favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken by shredding or dicing it into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the red onion, celery, bell peppers, and pepperoncini peppers if using.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and Italian dressing until smooth.
- Fold in the chicken and chopped vegetables into the dressing mixture.
- Add the oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg