Easy Chopped Italian Chicken Salad
This bold and flavorful Chopped Italian Chicken Salad transforms your favorite Italian sub into a no-cook, protein-packed meal. Loaded with rotisserie chicken, deli meats, cheeses, and veggies tossed in a creamy pesto dressing. It’s perfect for summer lunches, meal prep, or picnics.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken chopped (mix of light & dark meat)
- ½ cup chopped pepperoni
- ½ cup chopped salami
- ½ cup chopped provolone cheese
- ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped banana peppers
- ¼ cup chopped olives black or green
- ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Creamy Pesto Dressing:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1½ tablespoons pesto
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Roughly chop rotisserie chicken, deli meats, and the rest of your mix-ins.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, pesto, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: In a large bowl, add the chicken, pepperoni, salami, provolone, cherry tomatoes, banana peppers, olives, and Parmesan. Toss gently to combine.
- Add Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve or Chill: Enjoy immediately or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If it sits, just give it a quick stir before serving to redistribute the dressing.
- To Make Gluten-Free: This recipe is naturally gluten-free! Just double-check that your deli meats and store-bought ingredients (like pesto or mayo) are labeled gluten-free.
- To Make Low-Carb/Keto: Already low in carbs! Serve with celery sticks, low-carb wraps, or cucumber slices to keep this recipe keto-friendly.
- Nutritional Information is an estimate only and will vary according to specific ingredients and amounts used.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 29gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 950mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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