Layered Chicken Salad

By ldelmas

Ingredients

• 8 cups bite-size pieces salad greens
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced, separated into rings
• 2 cups chopped deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
• 2 small zucchini, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
• 1/2 lb salami, thinly sliced, cut into fourths
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• Parsley or watercress, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

In very large (5-quart) glass bowl, place about half of the lettuce. Layer with onion, chicken, zucchini, cheese, salami, remaining lettuce and the tomatoes.
2 In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard and horseradish; spread over tomatoes, spreading to edge of bowl.
3 Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours. Garnish with additional cherry tomatoes and parsley or watercress if desired. Expert Tips;Add a loaf of crusty bread to turn this salad into a satisfying meal.