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
- Place the mixed salad greens in a large bowl or platter.
- Top with sliced grilled chicken breast.
- Add Gorgonzola cheese, roasted pecans, apple chips, red onions, cherry tomatoes, and dried cranberries.
- Drizzle the salad with Fuji apple vinaigrette.
- 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