Italian Deli Chopped Chicken Salad (Print Version)

Vibrant salad with chopped chicken, salami, provolone, and tangy herb-packed dressing inspired by classic Italian deli flavors.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
02 - 3 ounces Italian salami, chopped
03 - 3 ounces provolone cheese, diced

→ Vegetables

04 - 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
07 - 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
08 - 1/2 cup cucumber, diced

→ Dressing

09 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 garlic clove, minced
13 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
15 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
16 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How To Make:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified. Set aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, sliced pepperoncini, and diced cucumber.
03 - Add the chopped chicken breast, Italian salami, and provolone cheese to the vegetable mixture in the bowl.
04 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over all salad ingredients.
05 - Using salad tongs, toss all ingredients together until evenly coated with dressing and well combined.
06 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
07 - Transfer to serving plates immediately and garnish with extra pepperoncini or fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Every forkful delivers that perfect deli counter balance of salty meat, creamy cheese, and bright crunch
  • The dressing comes together in seconds but tastes like it has been developing flavor all day
02 -
  • The salad gets soggy quickly once dressed, so always add dressing right before serving
  • Pepperoncini vary in heat, so taste one before adding and adjust the quantity based on your tolerance
03 -
  • Cut all your ingredients to roughly the same size so you get every flavor in each forkful
  • Let the dressing sit for at least 30 minutes before using so the dried herbs hydrate properly
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