Copycat Panera Fuji Apple Chicken Salad
This Copycat Panera Fuji Apple Chicken Salad features tender chicken, crisp Fuji apples, crunchy pecans, and fresh greens tossed in a creamy dressing for a refreshing and healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 large Fuji apple, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mixed salad greens, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced Fuji apple, celery, red onion, pecans, and grapes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve the chicken salad over a bed of mixed salad greens.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half of the mayonnaise with extra Greek yogurt. Add dried cranberries for a sweeter twist.