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A plate of salad with sliced chicken, salami, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, cheese, and lettuce. A fork and knife are beside the plate. Bread and a cup of dressing are in the background.
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Antipasto Chopped Chicken Salad

The Italian Antipasto platter meets the American Cobb for a fully loaded meal!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Artichokes, Basil, Cheese, Chicken, Easy, Make-ahead, Salad, Salami, Tomatoes, Vinaigrette
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

For the Vinaigrette (makes about 2 cups)

  • ½ cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Salad

  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 bunch basil thinly sliced/chiffonade
  • 2 heads Romaine lettuce julienned
  • 5 ounces dry Italian salame julienned
  • 1 cup julienned aged provolone cheese
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup English cucumbers halved, seeded, and thinly sliced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • ⅓ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

For the Vinaigrette

  • In a blender, combine the vinegar, shallots, garlic, mustard, and mayonnaise; process to combine.  With the blender running, slowly add the oil in a steady stream to emulsify.  The vinaigrette can be made and kept in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

For the Salad

  • In a medium bowl, toss the shredded chicken and basil with ⅓ cup of the vinaigrette.
  • Arrange the lettuce on each serving plate or on a large platter if serving family style. On top of the lettuce, arrange the chicken and basil mixture, salame, provolone, tomatoes, cucumbers, garbanzo beans, and Parmesan.  Lightly season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and serve, passing the remaining vinaigrette on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 807kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 35g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1507mg | Potassium: 1035mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 18753IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 356mg | Iron: 5mg
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