Have you ever tried the Strawberry Poppy Seed and Chicken Salad at Panera Bread? They only offer it in the summer. It’s perfect for these hot, humid days. Panera gives you a tasty fat-free poppy seed dressing to go with it. I used this dressing and it was great!
My Version of Panera’s Strawberry Poppy Seed and Chicken Salad
This recipe will feed 2 people if this is all you’re eating. If you make this as a side dish, it will feed 3 – 4 people.
Ingredients
1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
3/4 to 1 cup grilled chicken, chopped (You can also use Perdue Short Cuts or Rotisserie chicken)
4 oz. pineapple tidbits, drained
1/2 to 3/4 cup strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
10 – 12 mandarin orange segments (optional)
1/4 to 1/3 cup fresh blueberries
Directions
Add all of the ingredients to a serving bowl. Drizzle the salad with Poppy Seed Sweet & Sour Dressing.
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That looks like a really delicious salad. I bet the poppy seed dressing is yummy. I wanted to invite you to come over and share your panera knock off recipe at These Chicks Cooked Recipe Spotlight today. Have a blessed day :)
Katie
Hi Jane,
I just love this salad and your version looks delicious. I would really like to have this salad for lunch, I may just have everything I need to make it. Thanks for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and come back soon!