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Panera Fuji Apple Salad

Panera Fuji Apple Salad: Crisp, Fresh, and Delightfully Customizable

The Panera Fuji Apple Salad is a vibrant, nutritious, and customizable meal featuring fresh greens, rotisserie chicken, and Fuji apple vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Greens
  • 6 cups Spring Salad Mix or substitute with arugula or spinach
For the Protein
  • 1 cup Sliced Rotisserie Chicken or grilled tofu as a vegetarian option
For the Sweetness
  • 1 cup Apple Chips consider unsweetened varieties
For the Creaminess
  • 0.5 cup Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese or feta, or omit for dairy-free
  • 0.25 cup Shaved Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
For Freshness
  • 1 cup Halved Grape Tomatoes or cherry tomatoes or chopped bell peppers
  • 0.5 medium Thinly Sliced Red Onion or green onions as a milder substitute
For Texture
  • 0.5 cup Pecan Halves or walnuts, or omit for nut-free
For the Fruity Contrast
  • 0.67 cup Dried Sweetened Cranberries or fresh berries or raisins
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Panera Fuji Apple Vinaigrette Dressing or homemade apple cider vinaigrette

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • salad spinner

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add approximately 6 cups of fresh spring salad mix. Give the greens a gentle rinse and spin them dry if desired.
  2. Slice about 1 cup of rotisserie chicken into thin strips and layer it over the salad mix.
  3. Sprinkle in 1 cup of apple chips, ½ cup of crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, and ¼ cup of shaved Parmesan cheese. Toss gently to combine.
  4. Add 1 cup of halved grape tomatoes and ½ a thinly sliced red onion. Mix carefully.
  5. Toss in ⅔ cup of dried sweetened cranberries and ½ cup of pecan halves. Continue mixing gently.
  6. Drizzle about ½ cup of Panera Fuji Apple Vinaigrette dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  7. Transfer the mixed salad into serving bowls or a beautiful platter and garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Always choose fresh greens and dress just before serving to maintain crunchiness. Customize ingredients based on personal preferences.

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