Description
A bold and satisfying salad combining shredded chicken, deli-style meats, cheese, and crisp vegetables tossed in a creamy Italian dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup sliced turkey pepperoni or beef salami
- 1/4 cup sliced banana peppers or pepperoncini
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped black olives
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 1/3 cup creamy Italian dressing
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan or pecorino cheese
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place shredded chicken in a large mixing bowl.
- Add mozzarella cheese, turkey pepperoni or beef salami, banana peppers, red onion, black olives, romaine lettuce, and diced tomato.
- Drizzle creamy Italian dressing evenly over the mixture.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan or pecorino cheese on top.
- Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Add freshly cracked black pepper to taste and mix lightly.
- Taste and adjust dressing or tanginess if needed.
- Serve immediately as a salad or in toasted bread for a sandwich-style dish.
Notes
- For best texture, mix dressing just before serving.
- Use rotisserie chicken for added flavor and convenience.
- Swap mozzarella with provolone for a sharper taste.
- Add chickpeas or pasta for variation.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Keep dressing separate if preparing ahead to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
