Italian Deli Chopped Chicken Salad (Printable)

A vibrant, hearty salad featuring chopped chicken, salami, provolone, crisp lettuce, and tangy herb-packed dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
02 - 3 ounces Italian salami, chopped
03 - 3 ounces provolone cheese, diced

→ Vegetables

04 - 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
07 - 1/2 cup pepperoncini, sliced
08 - 1/2 cup cucumber, diced

→ Dressing

09 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 garlic clove, minced
13 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
15 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
16 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until fully emulsified. Set aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, sliced cucumber, and pepperoncini.
03 - Add the chopped chicken breast, chopped salami, and diced provolone cheese to the vegetable mixture.
04 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over all salad ingredients.
05 - Using salad tongs, toss all ingredients together until evenly coated with dressing.
06 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
07 - Transfer to serving plates and garnish with additional pepperoncini or fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and Flavorful: Prepared in just 20 minutes with minimal effort.
  • Protein-Rich: Packed with 30g of protein from cooked chicken and savory salami.
  • Gluten-Free Option: Easily made gluten-free by choosing the right salami and dressing ingredients.
02 -
  • Include sliced black olives to add an extra layer of savory depth to the dish.
  • Always double-check labels for gluten and dairy content if you have specific dietary restrictions or allergies.
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