November 8, 2024 Corinne Remeika

3-Minute Meal: Italian Chicken Salad Recipe

Finally, a 3 Minute Meal that's not an egg or a quesadilla! This hearty salad hits all the right notes: savory, a little sweet, vinegary, crunchy-and super fast.

Ingredients

3 roasted peppers, torn or coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp. white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
¼ cup EVOO
3 to 4 cups cold pulled rotisserie chicken (from 1 chicken)
½ cup chopped red onion
¼ cup capers or chopped olives
½ cup toasted sliced or slivered almonds
Romaine lettuce leaves, for serving

Directions

Step 1 Place peppers, garlic, vinegar, oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a food processor or blender; blend until smooth.
Step 2 Pour dressing into a large bowl and toss with chicken, onion, capers or olives, and half the almonds.
Step 3 Transfer to a platter. Garnish with remaining almonds.
Step 4 Serve with lettuce leaves.