Panera Strawberry Poppyseed Salad with Chicken
Bursting with the flavors of summer, this fresh and colorful salad is made with juicy fruit, crisp romaine, and the freshest ingredients. Topped with toasted pecans and a light poppyseed dressing, it’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or your next summer gathering!
Servings: 4 salads
Calories: 464kcal
Ingredients
What you'll need for 4 salads:
- 2 cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup poppyseed dressing
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 can drained mandarin oranges 11 oz
- 1/4 cup chopped, toasted pecans
What you'll need for 1 salad:
- 6 oz cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 2 tbsp poppyseed dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/4 can drained mandarin oranges
- 1 tbsp chopped, toasted pecans
Instructions
- Add the pecans to a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently until fragrant and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Drain the oranges, chop the strawberries, pineapples, and lettuce if not using pre-chopped.
- Place the romaine in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and toss until evenly coated.
- Layer the salad on plates or in bowls. Start with the dressed romaine, then add the fruit, toasted pecans, and finish with the chicken.
Notes
We use 2 chicken breasts that are about 12 oz each, which gives us approximately 6 ounces of chicken per salad.
Watch the nuts closely, they can go from perfectly toasted to burnt in no time (speaking from experience!).
I cut the pineapple in thin chunks, just like Panera.
Time doesn't include cooking the chicken.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1salad | Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 884mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 12842IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 3mg