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Honey Hot Chicken Salad

Savor the Best Honey Hot Chicken Salad in Minutes!

This Honey Hot Chicken Salad combines sweet honey and spicy hot sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken shredded or diced
  • 4 cups Mixed Greens any leafy greens
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium Cucumber diced
  • ½ medium Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Carrots shredded
For the Creamy Element
  • ½ cup Feta or Blue Cheese crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Honey essential for sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Sauce adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar for tanginess
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil acts as the dressing base
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a small bowl, combine honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil. Whisk until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, layer mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and carrots. Toss gently.
  3. Top the salad with cooked chicken and sprinkle with feta or blue cheese.
  4. Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
  5. Optionally garnish with sliced avocado or chopped nuts before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store salad components separately in airtight containers if making ahead for optimal freshness. Adjust dressing heat according to preference.

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