Italian Grinder Chicken Salad with Turkey Bacon for a Fresh Twist
A delicious and fresh take on the classic grinder sandwich, featuring chicken and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Italian dressing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, turkey bacon, bell peppers, red onion, and romaine lettuce.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Italian dressing, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature on your choice of bread or lettuce wraps.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavor.
- For a crunchier texture, add chopped celery.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg