Nashville Hot Chicken Fries Salad

I recently overheard a debate in the commissary kitchen I work in about feelings regarding lettuce. 

Now, as a salad lover, you know I love lettuce. But, there are so many ways that eating lettuce could go wrong (like soggy lettuce), I’m not surprised it’s a commonly questioned ingredient and may not always leave a lasting impression on you.

But, in a salad like this, I consider lettuce to be the body of the meal. It carries the salad, but it’s all the other components that make every bite delicious. I almost always prefer lettuce mixed in with a variety of other ingredients to really make it shine, and to really appreciate its innate characteristics. Kinda like a being with a partner that brings out the best side of you. 

Well this is what I’m calling a nashville hot chicken fries salad. It’s got super flavorful, juicy chicken, crunchy and fresh romaine, small pieces of celery, savory potatoes, fresh herbs, avocado, shredded cheese, and a hot honey mustard dressing. 

So if you’ve got someone in your life who questions the deliciousness of lettuce, make this salad for them to let them see a different side of it.