I know you guys love my famous grinder sliders. This grinder chicken salad brings all those bold flavors into one easy recipe. It’s hearty, creamy, and perfect for lettuce wraps or a quick lunch straight from the bowl.
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Secret Ingredient: Pepperoncini juice is the secret! It makes the dressing tangy and gives it that classic grinder flavor.Not Your Average Chicken Salad: A fun twist on chicken salad. It has meat, cheese, and a bold garlic dressing.Made for Busy Lunch Days: This salad is quick and easy. It keeps well, so it is great for meal prep!Grinder Chicken Salad Ingredients
Chicken: Use cooked, shredded chicken. Rotisserie or canned chicken works too.Pepperoncini Peppers: These add the best grinder flavor! You can also use banana peppers. Save the juice for th
Pepperoncini Peppers Juice: The secret to the dressing! It adds to the grinder flavors!
How to Make Grinder Chicken Salad
The first time I made my grinder sliders, I knew I had to turn those flavors into a chicken salad. It has all the savory, tangy goodness I love, but it’s even easier to make ahead for quick lunches. Now it’s one of my favorite recipes to keep in the fridge all week. Check out my sub in a tub dip and grinder pasta salad too!
Combine: Add the chicken, provolone cheese, pepperoni, salami, pepperoncini, grape tomatoes, and red onion into a large bowl.Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic, and pepperoncini brine, then stir in the Parmesan cheese.Serve: Pour the dressing over the mixture, then toss to coat. Top with red pepper flakes, if desired, and serve grinder chicken salad on croissants, lettuce, or crackers.
Must Have Tools For This Recipe
Large Bowl You’ll need this to mix everything together.Sharp Chef’s Knife Makes cutting the meats, cheese, and veggies quick and easy.
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Grinder Chicken Salad
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Chicken Salad
3cupscooked and shredded chickenor rotisserie chickencupchopped pepperonicupchopped salamicupchopped provolone cheesecupsliced pepperoncini pepperscuphalved grape tomatoescupchopped red onionred pepper flakesoptional for garnishDressing
1cupmayonnaise1tablespoonred wine vinegar1teaspoonkosher saltteaspoonfreshly cracked black pepper1tablespoonItalian seasoning2teaspoonsminced garlic3tablespoonspepperoncini pepper liquidcupgrated parmesan cheeseInstructions
In a large mixing bowl, add 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken½ cup chopped provolone cheese⅓ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers½ cup halved grape tomatoes, and ¼ cup chopped red onionIn a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper1 tablespoon Italian seasoning2 teaspoons minced garlic, and 3 tablespoons pepperoncini pepper liquid. Stir in ½ cup grated parmesan cheesePour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is well coated with the dressing.Garnish with red pepper flakes and serve on croissants, a bed of lettuce, or with crackers!Notes
Storage and Make-Ahead InstructionsMake-Ahead: Prepare it, cover it tightly, and refrigerate until you’re ready to enjoy. Before serving, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of mayonnaise to add moisture if the salad needs a refresh.Fridge: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing this recipe.Nutrition
Calories: 544kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 19gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1268mgPotassium: 353mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 389IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 192mgIron: 2mg
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