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Panera Fuji Apple Salad Recipe

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  • Author: chefahmed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A fresh and flavorful salad inspired by Panera’s Fuji Apple Salad, featuring mixed greens, grilled chicken, crisp apple chips, and a sweet vinaigrette.


Ingredients

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  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • 1/4 cup roasted pecans
  • 1/2 cup Fuji apple chips
  • 1/4 cup sliced red onions
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup Panera-style Fuji apple vinaigrette (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Place the mixed salad greens in a large bowl or platter.
  2. Top with sliced grilled chicken breast.
  3. Add Gorgonzola cheese, roasted pecans, apple chips, red onions, cherry tomatoes, and dried cranberries.
  4. Drizzle the salad with Fuji apple vinaigrette.
  5. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can substitute grilled chicken with rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken.
  • Adjust the amount of vinaigrette based on your taste preference.
  • To make it vegetarian, omit the chicken and add chickpeas or tofu.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salad
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg