Panera Fuji Apple Salad

Two bowls of salad with greens, sliced tomatoes, and nuts, served with dressing.

4.64 from 11 votes

Panera Fuji Apple Salad

Crispy Fuji apple chips, succulent chicken, and a white balsamic honey vinaigrette make this copycat Panera Fuji Apple Salad and dressing taste amazing!

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings: Large Salads

Calories: 1065kcal

Author: Kim Schob

Equipment

Cutting Board
Chef’s Knife
A Large Bowl
Dry Measuring Cups
Wooden Salad Tongs or Tossers
Wet Measuring Cup
Measuring Spoons
Medium Mixing Bowl
Whisk

Ingredients

Salad:

4 cups romaine lettuce
3 cups chicken breast sliced thin
2 cups baby arugula or power greens
2-3 cups dried apple chips
4 vine ripe tomatoes wedged
½ red onion sliced thin
⅓ cup gorgonzola or blue cheese crumbled
⅓ cup pecans halved or chopped

Dressing:

¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons apple juice
½ teaspoon Sea Salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

Salad:

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss with dressing

Dressing:

Whisk all ingredients together until well combined and drizzle over salad mix

Notes

This Panera Fuji Apple salad is completely customizable. You can change the ingredients according to your taste and preference. Here's a few ideas for how you can change it up:

Dairy-Free Salad: Use a vegan cheese crumble instead of the gorgonzola or blue cheese.
Vegan Salad: Replace the grilled chicken with grilled tofu or roasted chickpeas.
Apple Slices: Use fresh slices of Fuji Apple instead of apple chips
Japanese: If you are going for a more Japanese vibe, you can replace the grilled chicken breast with Pork Loin Tonkatsu, Chicken Katsu, or Ebi Fry.
More Toppings: Toss in some avocado, candied pecans, dried cranberries, or croutons.

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