Chicken Sub Salad

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All the bold flavors of your favorite deli sub—no slicing required.

If you love your sandwiches stacked and savory, this chicken chop salad is about to become your new lunchtime hero. Juicy shredded chicken gets tossed with chopped salami, roasted red peppers, tangy pepperoncini, and a punchy, herb-packed dressing. It’s everything you crave in a loaded sub—minus the mess, and plus a whole lot of flavor. Serve it on a toasted roll, over crisp greens, or spooned onto crackers for a satisfying snack.

💛 Why You’ll Love It

Bold & Briny: Salami, pepperoncini, and roasted peppers bring deli-style depth.
Creamy & Zesty: A lemony mayo or yogurt dressing ties it all together.
Versatile: Use it as a sandwich filling, salad topper, or dip.
Make-Ahead Friendly: Tastes even better after a chill in the fridge.

🧾 Ingredients

Main Ingredients
3 cups cooked shredded chicken	4 oz salami, roughly chopped
⅓ cup roasted red peppers, chopped	¼ cup pepperoncini, chopped
1 tbsp pepperoncini brine	1 tbsp roasted red pepper brine
Zest & juice of 1 lemon	½ cup mayo or Greek yogurt

Seasonings
1½ tsp dried oregano	½ tsp red pepper flakes
½ tsp garlic powder	Salt & black pepper to taste

For Serving
Sub rolls, crackers, or salad greens	Optional: sliced cheese or avocado

👩‍🍳 Preparation

Mix It Up
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, salami, roasted peppers, and pepperoncini.
- Add brines, lemon zest and juice, mayo or yogurt, and seasonings.
- Stir until everything is evenly coated and well combined.
Chill & Serve
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve piled onto buns, spooned over greens, or scooped with crackers.