Copycat Panera Bread’s Fuji Apple Chicken Salad

This recipe also includes a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. If you’ve ever had this Fuji Apple Chicken Salad at Panera Bread you’ll be happy to know you can make it at home. Having a party? Serve it banquet style so your guests can pick and choose which ingredients they prefer. Serves 6 Total Time 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

1 rotisserie chicken, remove meat and chill prior to assembly
8 oz bag of spring greens
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
1 2 1/2 oz bag of Granny Smith apples 🍏
6 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 red onion, sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries


Balsamic Vinaigrette:
2/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 small shallots, finely chopped
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons honey

Directions:

Mix together all the salad ingredients in a salad serving bowl. Dressing, combine all ingredients. Pour on top or set aside when serving. Yum Yum!