Here’s another simple salad that makes use of left-over rotisserie chicken meat. If you’re like me and love eating rotisserie chicken, but always have left overs, then this dish is perfect for you. This tasty and versatile meat combined with roasted red peppers, thinly sliced red onions, fresh parsley, sliced almonds and capers and dressed with simple vinaigrette is an ideal meal to put together on a busy weeknight. This Italian chicken salad recipe is a light, healthy and very satisfying as well. You may serve this fantastic salad simply with your favorite greens or have it on your favorite toasted bread just like what my family did. Enjoy!
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken meat
- 3 big pieces jarred roasted red peppers, rinsed, drained and cut lengthwise into thin strips
- ½ medium red onion, sliced thinly
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup sliced blanched almonds, roasted
- 2 tbsp capers, with brine
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, roasted peppers, red onions, almonds, capers and parsley. Salt and pepper to taste
- Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, honey and mustard in a blender and blend until emulsified. Pour in with the chicken mixture; stir to coat.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
Christin
Your recipe is delicious! My 8 year old boys can be picky when it comes to new dishes and they both absolutely loved this chicken salad! Thank you for sharing!
Liza Agbanlog
Awesome! Glad you all liked it 🙂
Bernnie Marroquin
Thank you for this recipe! It is perfect for a busy weeknight. So simple to make but the flavors are amazing! Ended up turning them into lettuce wraps. Definitely gonna keep this in my dinner rotation.
Liza Agbanlog
Awesome! Using lettuce is a great idea. I will definitely try it 🙂
Blair
I love this chicken salad!! It’s so good! I’ve taken it to a few events and people always ask for the recipe. I also teach a First Year Foundations course at a college and do a session on cooking in the dorm room. I made this for that session and the students loved it too! Thank you for posting it!
Liza A
You’re welcome Blair! Glad everyone liked it 🙂