Print

Italian Grinder Chicken Salad Recipe

5 from 58 reviews

This Italian Grinder Chicken Salad is a fresh, tangy, and easy-to-make dish combining shredded chicken, crisp lettuce, tangy pepperoncini, and zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or quick dinner, it blends simple ingredients to deliver bold Italian-inspired flavors without any cooking required.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken

Vegetables

  • 3 cups chopped lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
  • ½ cup sliced pepperoncini

Dressing

  • ⅓ cup Italian dressing

Instructions

  1. Chop Ingredients: Finely chop the cooked chicken, lettuce, and pepperoncini into bite-sized pieces to ensure even distribution of flavors throughout the salad.
  2. Toss with Dressing: Place all chopped ingredients in a large bowl, pour the Italian dressing over them, and gently toss to coat everything evenly for a flavorful, well-mixed salad.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
  • You can add other salad ingredients like tomatoes or cucumbers for extra freshness.
  • Adjust the amount of Italian dressing to taste, add more if desired for extra tanginess.
  • Serve immediately for best texture or chill for 15 minutes to meld flavors.

Keywords: Italian salad, chicken salad, pepperoncini salad, easy lunch, no cook salad, Italian dressing salad