Panera Strawberry Poppyseed Salad
This refreshing salad blends fresh fruits, mixed greens, and tender chicken with a creamy poppyseed dressing for a delicious, gluten-free meal ready in just 15 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 large serving bowl (for assembling salad)
- 1 small mixing bowl (for dressing)
- 1 whisk (for dressing)
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz cooked chicken breast sliced
- 7 fl oz romaine or mixed lettuce chopped
- 1.4 oz fresh strawberries sliced
- 1.4 oz fresh blueberries
- 1.4 oz canned mandarin oranges drained
- 1.4 oz canned pineapple chunks drained
- 0.5 oz chopped almonds or pecans toasted (optional)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp skim milk
- 0.3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 0.07 oz poppy seeds about 2 tsp
Instructions
- Arrange the sliced chicken, chopped lettuce, strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges, and pineapple evenly in a large serving bowl.
- Add toasted chopped nuts if desired.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, skim milk, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and poppy seeds.
- Whisk the dressing thoroughly until smooth and well emulsified.
- Drizzle the creamy poppyseed dressing generously over the salad and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken.
- Best served fresh to maintain crispness.
- Add nuts for extra texture and flavor.