It’s finally getting chilly here. I am equal parts sad and excited about this meteorological development. On the one hand, I’m glad to be not continuously sweating. And I’m chuffed to make friends with my hoodies again. But on the other hand, I know what fall leads to. It leads to winter and because I live in Canada, that is a less-than-appetizing thought. I saw someone on Instagram describe autumn as the seasonal equivalent to the “Sunday Scaries” and I think it fits. But there’s nothing I can do to keep the winter at bay, so I can at least find solace in the cozy comfort foods I love. Now, obviously, today’s Chicken Tostada Cobb Salad doesn’t fall under that category. But I thought I’d squeeze one last summer-friendly meal in before I bid adieu to summer.

Okay, before we dive into this Hot Chicken Schnitzel Salad I want to say I have nothing but respect and love in my heart for both hot chicken and schnitzel. So while I understand this may come across as an unholy union to some, please remember my intention is never to offend, it’s to feed. But if you’re sitting there, like, huh? Let me introduce you to the two dishes that inspired this plate. But before I do that, let’s talk about what this plate is.