Italian Chopped Chicken Salad

Looking for an Italian chopped chicken salad that’s delicious and easy to make. We’ve got the perfect recipe for you. Keep reading.

This Italian chopped chicken salad is perfect on its own, but once you have it in your fridge the ways to use it are endless. Let us share a few:

1. Add it to your sandwich on top of your favourite spread – maybe butter, mayonnaise or one of our Authentic Italian Spreads.
2. Add it to a portion of rice, pack it into your lunch box and you’ve made yourself a high protein wholesome meal.
3. Pack it into your lunchbox and take a wrap to enjoy with it. You could add some cottage cheese or chop a boiled egg for extra protein.
4. Cook some fusilli or farfalle, add your chicken salad, and you’ve made a quick healthy pasta salad.
5. Serve it on top of a bed of your favourite salad leaves – maybe some arugula or baby spinach.
6. Make grilled cheesy panini with it – just add the salad, a few sliced of your favourite melting cheese, and grill it to perfection.
7. Stuff iceberg salad leaves with your chicken salad, add some cottage cheese, and enjoy some low calories wraps.
8. Top your plain Pizza Margherita with this.
9. Take a spoon or two as a mid-morning or afternoon snack, with a carrot or on top of a rye cracker.
10. You can even enjoy it as a dip, especially if you’ve cut everything really small, with crisps or tarallini. It could be an addition to your gracing board, or a quick meal while you watch a game.

What ingredients do you put in chicken salad?

The options are many, but here are the ingredients we are putting into our Italian chopped chicken salad:

• • 1 chicken breast
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Italian mixed herbs
  • Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Sundried tomatoes
  • Black olives
  • Grated parmesan
  • Optional: finely diced celery and carrots

What is the best way to chop chicken for chicken salad?

The best way to chop chicken for a chicken salad is to first cook the chicken thoroughly until it’s no longer pink in the middle. Allow it to cool down before handling. Then, use a sharp knife to cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes. This shape and size make the chicken easy to eat and distribute evenly throughout the salad.

How to give chicken salad more flavor?

To give your Italian chopped chicken salad more flavor, marinate the chicken breast in a mixture of EVOO, minced garlic, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper before cooking. You can also increase the flavor by adding more herbs and spices to the salad, or using a flavorful cheese like parmesan. The sundried tomatoes and black olives will also provide a punch of flavor.

How long does chicken salad last in the fridge?

Chicken salad can last in the refrigerator for 3 days if it’s stored correctly. Make sure to place it in an airtight container and keep it chilled. If the salad contains mayonnaise, it may not last as long. Always trust your senses – if it smells or looks off, it’s best to throw it away.

Easy Italian Chopped Chicken Salad Recipe

We’ve given you plenty of ideas on how to use this gorgeous chicken salad, and we’ve also answered the most common questions. All is left now, is for us to show you how to make it. So let’s do that!

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