Description
A vibrant and flavorful Chimichurri Chicken Salad featuring shredded rotisserie chicken tossed in a zesty parsley-garlic-chile vinaigrette. Perfect as a light meal or served alongside toasted bread for a satisfying bite.
Ingredients
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Chimichurri Sauce
- 1/2 cup freshly chopped parsley
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp minced red chile
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Salad
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Toasted bread, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Chimichurri Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the freshly chopped parsley, minced garlic, minced red chile, extra-virgin olive oil, and red wine vinegar until well combined and emulsified, creating a bright and flavorful vinaigrette.
- Toss Chicken: Add the shredded rotisserie chicken to the chimichurri sauce. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, then toss everything together until the chicken is evenly coated with the vibrant sauce.
- Serve: Plate the chimichurri chicken salad and serve alongside toasted bread, allowing the bread to soak up the delicious sauce for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh parsley for the best flavor in the chimichurri sauce.
- Adjust the amount of red chile according to your preferred spice level.
- Leftover salad can be refrigerated for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Serve on a bed of greens or with grilled vegetables for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Argentinian-inspired
Keywords: chimichurri chicken salad, rotisserie chicken salad, easy chicken salad, fresh herbs, parsley salad, quick no cook recipe, healthy chicken salad
