Panera Fuji Apple Salad

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Panera Fuji Apple Salad

This Copycat Panera Fuji Apple Salad is super tasty and definitely rivals the restaurant favorite! Loaded with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, halved pecans, crunchy apple chips, red onion, grilled chicken, and the most delicious homemade balsamic apple vinaigrette dressing, it's a salad that's perfect to meal prep for lunches or enjoy as a light dinner salad.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: Servings

Author: Cassy Joy Garcia

Ingredients

1¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1½ teaspoons salt, divided
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons apple juice
2 tablespoons honey
5 cups mixed greens
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups apple chips
½ cup pecan halves
½ cup red onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

Brush the olive oil over the chicken and then sprinkle with the teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Grill over high heat for 5-6 minutes on each side, cooking until the inner-most portion of the chicken reaches 165°F. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes, then slice into bite-sized strips.
While the chicken cooks, add the white balsamic vinegar, apple juice, olive oil, honey, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper to a bowl and whisk until smooth.
Assemble the salad by tossing the mixed greens with the romaine lettuce. Top with the onions, chicken, tomatoes, apples, pecans, and dressing.

Notes

Use shredded rotisserie chicken - make things super simple by using shredded chicken from a store-bought rotisserie chicken or making your own shredded chicken in the Instant Pot.

Use a different nut - we went with pecans here, but walnuts and pistachios would also be delicious!

Add cheese - goat cheese or feta cheese would be really yummy adds to this salad.

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