Honey Hot Chicken Salad

Here’s a sweet and spicy Honey Hot Chicken Salad recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or romaine)
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup shredded carrots
• 1 avocado, diced (optional)

Honey Hot Dressing:

• 2 tbsp hot sauce (like Frank’s or your favorite brand)
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the salad ingredients: Shred or dice the cooked chicken breast. Slice the cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado, and shred the carrots.
2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together hot sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Adjust the hot sauce and honey levels based on how sweet or spicy you prefer the dressing.
3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion, carrots, and avocado (if using).
4. Dress the salad: Pour the honey hot dressing over the salad and toss everything until evenly coated.
5. Serve: This salad is great as a lunch or a light dinner. You can also top it with some croutons or toasted nuts for extra crunch.

The balance of spicy hot sauce and sweet honey gives this Honey Hot Chicken Salad a unique flavor that’s bold, fresh, and delicious!