Chicken Pepperoni Salad

This Chicken Pepperoni Salad combines tender chicken, savoury pepperoni, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked potatoes. The light dressing enhances the flavours without making the salad soggy during chilling. It is a simple, family-friendly dish that works equally well for lunches, picnics, and summer gatherings.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings People

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients:

400 g potatoes peeled and diced into 1cm cubes
250 g chicken breast cooked pulled into bite-sized pieces
100 g pepperoni sliced
1 large cucumber diced
3 medium tomatoes chopped
2 medium spring onions finely sliced
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Dressing Ingredients:

Instructions

Place the diced potatoes into a saucepan of cold salted water. Bring to the boil and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until just tender. Do not overcook them.
400 g potatoes
Drain the potatoes immediately and spread them on a tray or large plate. Allow them to cool slightly. This helps them keep their shape and texture.
While the potatoes cool, dice the cucumber and chop the tomatoes. Slice the spring onions and pull the cooked chicken into small pieces.
1 large cucumber, 3 medium tomatoes, 2 medium spring onions, 250 g chicken breast
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled potatoes, cucumber, tomatoes, spring onions, pepperoni slices, and pulled chicken.
100 g pepperoni
Place the mayonnaise, yoghurt, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt and black pepper into a small bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
4 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 tbsp natural yoghurt, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper
Add only enough dressing to lightly coat the salad ingredients. Stir gently to avoid breaking up the potatoes.
Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. During this time, the vegetables and potatoes will absorb the dressing flavours while retaining their texture.
Just before serving, sprinkle over the chopped parsley and give the salad a gentle stir. Add a little extra dressing if required.
2 tbsp fresh parsley

Equipment

Notes

Serving Ideas:

Serve as a light lunch on warm days.

Pair with crusty bread or bread rolls.

Enjoy alongside grilled meats at a barbecue.

Pack into containers for picnics and packed lunches.

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