Panera Strawberry Poppyseed Salad
Panera Strawberry Poppyseed Salad is loaded with fruit and tender chicken. Delicious poppyseed dressing drizzled over the salad makes the dish even better.
Servings: 6
Cost: $29.61, $4.94 per Serving
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 3 boneless chicken breast
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Salad:
- 3 romaine hearts chopped
- 3 cups spinach fresh
- 1 pineapple diced
- 16 ounces Strawberries Sliced
- 1 Cup blueberries
- 1 can mandarin oranges drained
- ½ cup chopped roasted pecans
- 1 Tbsp Poppy seeds
For the Dressing:
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Poppy Seeds
- 3 Tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ¼ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Add 3 boneless chicken breasts and marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight preferred).
- Grill the chicken over medium heat for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove and let rest, then slice.
- In a large bowl, combine 3 chopped romaine hearts, 3 cups fresh spinach, 1 diced pineapple, 16 ounces sliced strawberries, 1 cup blueberries, and 1 can drained mandarin oranges. Toss to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ? cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons poppy seeds, 3 tablespoons milk, and ½ teaspoon salt. Add additional milk if needed for a pourable consistency.
- Add the sliced chicken to the salad mixture.
- Top with ½ cup chopped roasted pecans and 1 tablespoon poppy seeds.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss lightly if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 817mg | Potassium: 1097mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 6780IU | Vitamin C: 138mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 3mg
