Description
A refreshing and crisp salad featuring mixed greens, grilled chicken, Fuji apples, Gorgonzola cheese, and crunchy pecans, inspired by Panera’s popular menu item.
Ingredients
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- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 1 Fuji apple, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup roasted pecans
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup apple chips
- 1/4 cup Panera Fuji Apple Vinaigrette dressing or similar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the mixed greens as the base.
- Top with sliced grilled chicken, Fuji apple slices, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and roasted pecans.
- Sprinkle the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese evenly over the salad.
- Add a handful of apple chips for extra crunch.
- Drizzle with the Fuji Apple Vinaigrette dressing right before serving.
- Toss gently to combine or serve with dressing on the side.
Notes
- Use freshly grilled chicken for the best flavor.
- You can substitute walnuts or almonds if you don’t have pecans.
- Adjust the amount of dressing according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg