Spicy Italian Combo Chicken Salad

Ingredients

Salad

680g / 24oz cooked chicken breasts, diced (~2lbs raw chicken)

450g / 16 oz jar roasted red peppers packed in water, diced

½ red onion, minced (or 2 small shallots)

2 PACKED cups fresh basil, thinly sliced

Dressing

½ cup mayo (light mayo if counting calories)

½ cup 0% Greek Yogurt

¾ cup Chopped Calabrian Chili Peppers (start with 1/3 cup then add more to taste)

3g / 2 tsp smoked paprika

10mL / 2 tsp red wine vinegar

10mL / 2 tsp honey

Diamond crystal kosher salt, to taste

15mL / 1 Tbsp water, plus additional as needed

Directions

Blend all dressing ingredients in a blender or small food processor for 1-2 minutes until smooth

Taste and add salt if needed

If it doesn’t emulsify, whisk in an egg yolk plus 1/2 tsp mustard separately, then slowly whisk in the dressing

Combine remaining salad ingredients in a bowl, add dressing, and toss until combined

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days

Notes

This week I’m bringing you an Italian Combo inspired spicy chicken salad loaded with fresh basil and Calabrian chili peppers. https://open.substack.com/pub/mishkamakesfood/p/spicy-italian-combo-chicken-salad

https://www.facebook.com/MishkaMakesFood/videos/spicy-italian-chicken-salad/2011436899478823/

This one was heavily inspired by the Marry-Me Chicken Salad from the great carolinagelen: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXQP3OpEjxx/