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Italian Chicken Salad

Italian chicken salad is a vibrant mix of tender rotisserie chicken, sweet roasted red peppers, crunchy almonds, and zesty capers. It’s a flavor-packed dish that’s super easy to whip up!
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Keyword chicken salad, easy meal, healthy recipe, Mediterranean flavors, rotisserie chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 -6 servings
Calories 290kcal
Author Liza A

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken meat
  • 3 big pieces jarred roasted red peppers rinsed, drained and cut lengthwise into thin strips
  • 1/2 medium red onion sliced thinly
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup sliced blanched almonds roasted
  • 2 tbsp capers with brine
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Dressing:

  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

  • 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!

Notes

Recipe adapted: 52 Ways to Cook

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g