Delicious Panera-Inspired Fuji Apple Chicken Salad

The Fuji Apple Chicken Salad is a fresh and vibrant dish that combines grilled chicken with sweet and tart apples, crunchy pecans, and a tangy vinaigrette. Inspired by Panera’s popular salad, it’s a perfect mix of textures and flavors that create a light yet filling meal.

This Fuji Apple Chicken Salad is a delightful combination of tender chicken, crisp apples, and crunchy pecans, all tossed in a light and flavorful apple vinaigrette. It’s a refreshing salad that balances savory and sweet elements, making it a perfect choice for a light lunch or dinner. The homemade vinaigrette adds a special touch that enhances the flavors of the salad.

Fuji Apple Chicken Salad

It’s a refreshing salad that balances savory and sweet elements, making it a perfect choice for a light lunch or dinner.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Equipment

• Grill or grill pan
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Salad bowl
• Whisk

Ingredients

  

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
• 1 Fuji apple thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup pecans
• 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese optional
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Preheat your grill to medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
• In a large bowl, toss the chopped romaine lettuce, Fuji apple slices, pecans, red onion, and feta cheese (if using).
• Add the grilled chicken slices to the salad and drizzle with the apple vinaigrette. Toss everything to combine.
• Serve the salad in bowls, ensuring each portion gets plenty of apple slices and chicken.

Keyword apple vinaigrette, Fuji apple chicken salad, healthy salad recipe, light meal, Panera-inspired salad

Nutrition and Calories (per serving):
– Calories: 400
– Carbohydrates: 18g
– Protein: 28g
– Fat: 25g
– Sodium: 700mg
– Sugar: 12g

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