Fuji Apple Chicken Salad (Panera Bread Copycat)

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 Mixed greens tossed with juicy chicken, crispy apple slices, red onions, blue cheese and crunchy pecans. A fresh and healthy Fuji Apple Chicken Salad inspired by the famous Panera Bread version.

Panera Bread's Fuji apple chicken salad in a bowl with forks and apples on the side.

I’ve been holding off on you. When we were in Washington D.C. in September we ate at Panera Bread and I tried their fuji apple chicken salad. SO GOOD! Addiction-worthy-good. So, naturally, I re-created it when we got home and it was incredible. I love that I don’t have to head out to find a Panera whenever I get the craving for this salad.

a hand pouring dressing on top of Panera Bread's Fuji apple chicken salad in a bowl with forks and apples on the side.

But why on earth did I wait so long to share this recipe?? Well it seems like September would have been perfect timing, what with apple season and all, but I got all wrapped up in sweet potato casseroles, glazed hams and homemade candy that I kind of forgot about it for a millisecond and next thing I knew it was 3 days til Christmas and all I wanted to do was stuff my face with cookies. But now it’s January! Salad season! My favorite. So I know it’s terrible that I’ve been holding out for so long but… better late than never right?

Panera Bread's Fuji apple chicken salad in a bowl with forks, apples, and a glass jar of dressing on the side.
Panera Bread's Fuji Apple Chicken Salad
4.67 from 3 votes

Fuji Apple Chicken Salad (Panera Bread Copycat)

Mixed greens tossed with juicy chicken, crispy apple slices, red onions, blue cheese and crunchy pecans. A fresh and healthy salad inspired by the famous Panera Bread version.
Prep: 15 minutes
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Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ½ inch thickness
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 6-8 cups mixed greens
  • 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¾ cup pecan halves
  • ½ cup gorgonzola or blue cheese crumbles
  • 2 cups apple chips
  • 1 cup fuji apple salad dressing store-bought

Instructions 

  • Season chicken breasts with seasoning salt and cook on both sides for 3-4 minutes each in a greased skillet or pan over medium heat. Cut into pieces and set aside.
  • In a large bowl toss together mixed greens, tomatoes, sliced onions, and chicken. Sprinkle pecans, cheese crumbles, and apple chips on top. Serve with fuji apple dressing.

Notes

Lighthouse brand makes a great dressing for this salad! 

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 939mg | Potassium: 781mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1350IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Recipe adapted from spicy southern kitchen

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18 Comments

  1. Julie says:

    I tried to click on the link for the salad dressing and nothing happened. Can you send me a link for it?

  2. Denise Anthony says:

    4 stars
    I am a die hard apple salad by

  3. Lisa Thompson says:

    Delicious! I opted to use Butterball Turkey breast vs. chicken with excellent results. I added a little chopped celery for a bit more crunch. I used Hellman’s light mayo and an additional Tbsp. fat free greek yogurt to make it extra creamy plus a pinch of salt. I mixed the dressing ingredients separate and then folded it into the other ingredients. I let it chill for a couple of hours and it was perfect over a bed of lettuce for a nice lunch!