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Italian Chicken Salad (with Sub Option)

Serves 4
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Ingredients 

For the Salad

  • 1 whole rotisserie chicken shredded, skin removed
  • 1 cup chopped marinated or brined artichoke hearts
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata or Castelvetrano olives quartered or chopped
  • 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced banana peppers
  • 1/2 large red onion or 1 small red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup cubed salami about 4 oz, feel free to sauté until crispy if preferred
  • Handful of fresh basil thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch of oregano chopped
  • 1/2 cup premade Italian dressing or more to taste

For the Sandwiches

  • 4 Italian rolls
  • Pesto to taste (use your favorite store bought or homemade recipe)
  • Mayo to taste
  • 8 slices provolone cheese 2 per sub
  • Shredded romaine to taste

Directions 

  • Add the shredded rotisserie chicken to a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped artichoke hearts, olives, tomatoes, banana peppers, red onion, and cubed salami with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Add the chopped basil and oregano.
  • Drizzle in the Italian dressing and toss to coat evenly. Taste and add more dressing if you’d like.
  • Chill for 15–30 minutes to let the flavors come together, or serve right away.

To Make Sandwiches:

  • Toast the Italian rolls if desired. Spread pesto and mayo on the rolls to taste. Add shredded romaine and a slice of provolone cheese to each. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken salad on top, then close up and serve!!