Panera Fuji Apple Salad

5 from 2 votes

This copycat Panera Fuji Apple Salad is so easy to prepare at home. It's crisp, crunchy, packed with protein, and tastes delicious when tossed in a vinaigrette dressing.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings: 2 cup servings

Calories: 506kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

11 ounce package of spring salad mix washed and dried
2½ cups sliced rotisserie chicken I used the chicken breast
2.5 ounce bag of apple chips I used Seneca original apple chips
5 ounce package of crumbled gorgonzola cheese
½ cup shaved parmesan cheese optional
1½ cups halved grape tomatoes
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
Panera fuji apple vinaigrette dressing

Instructions

Add the salad mix to a large serving bowl.
Sprinkle the sliced chicken over the salad mix.
Sprinkle the apple chips over the sliced chicken.
Sprinkle the crumbled gorgonzola, shaved parmesan cheese, halved grape tomatoes, pecan halves, sliced onion, and dried cranberries. Toss/stir the salad to evenly distribute all of the salad ingredients.
Just before serving, drizzle the desired amount of dressing over the salad, or wait and allow each person to drizzle the dressing over the salad in their bowls.

Notes

Storage :

To Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Tips:

I found the Panera fuji apple vinaigrette in the refrigerated section of the fresh vegetable aisle at my local grocery store as well as the produce section at Target.
The ingredients and measurements in this recipe can be customized according your personal preference. You can add more or less of what you like best, or include your other ideas.
You can use any cooked and sliced chicken for you salad. It's a great way to use leftovers too.

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