Panera Fuji Apple Salad (Printable Version)
A crisp blend of greens, chicken, apple chips, and cheese tossed with vinaigrette for balanced flavor.
# Ingredients:
→ Salad Base
01 -
310 g spring salad mix, washed and dried
→ Proteins
02 -
2.5 cups (about 350 g) sliced rotisserie chicken breast
→ Crunchy Elements
03 -
70 g apple chips
04 -
1 cup (100 g) pecan halves
→ Cheese
05 -
140 g crumbled gorgonzola cheese
06 -
35 g shaved parmesan cheese (optional)
→ Vegetables and Fruits
07 -
1.5 cups (225 g) halved grape tomatoes
08 -
1 cup (80 g) thinly sliced red onion
09 -
1 cup (120 g) dried sweetened cranberries
→ Dressing
10 -
Panera Fuji apple vinaigrette dressing, as needed
# Steps:
01 -
Place the spring salad mix into a large serving bowl, ensuring even distribution to create a bed for the toppings.
02 -
Distribute the sliced rotisserie chicken breast evenly over the salad greens, followed by a sprinkling of apple chips.
03 -
Scatter the crumbled gorgonzola, optional shaved parmesan, halved grape tomatoes, pecan halves, sliced red onion, and dried cranberries over the salad.
04 -
Toss the salad gently to evenly distribute all components and flavors throughout.
05 -
Immediately before serving, drizzle the desired amount of Fuji apple vinaigrette over the salad, or allow guests to add dressing to individual portions.
# Notes:
01 -
For best results, assemble salad just before serving to maintain crispness of ingredients.
02 -
Dressing can be found in the refrigerated produce section of most supermarkets.
03 -
Ingredient amounts can be adjusted to taste, and any cooked chicken may be substituted.
04 -
Leftovers should be refrigerated in an airtight container and consumed within 3 days.