It is shaping up to be a hot summer and that means even cooking at the grill can be uncomfortable. That is when I turn to a rotisserie chicken from my local market and make a cool chicken salad. Sometimes to save the day, you just have to give in.

Serves 4 to 6

Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise

3 tablespoons spicy mustard

Dash hot sauce

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon sweet paprika

Grinding black pepper

Add

4 cups shredded cooked chicken

1 cup pickled red onion, diced

4 tablespoons fresh thyme

4 to 6 cherry tomatoes cut into quarters

Combine all the dressing ingredients in a large bowl. Add the chicken, red onion, thyme and combine well. Add the tomatoes and garnish with a few thyme leaves.