Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad (Panera Bread Copycat)
Copycat Panera strawberry poppyseed chicken salad combines tender chicken, sweet strawberries, fresh greens, and a tangy poppyseed dressing for a light yet satisfying meal. This homemade version packs in sweet and savory fresh flavor anytime you want to enjoy a seasonal restaurant favorite.
Servings: 4
Calories: 735kcal
Ingredients
For The Salad
- 6-8 cups chopped romaine lettuce 2-3 heads of lettuce
- 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 1 ½ cups sliced strawberries
- 1 cup chopped pineapple
- 1 cup canned mandarin oranges drained
- ¾ cup blueberries
- ¾ cup toasted chopped pecans
For The Dressing
- ⅔ cup mayo
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons poppyseeds
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, add the lettuce, chicken, strawberries, pineapple, oranges, blueberries, and pecans.6-8 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken, 1 ½ cups sliced strawberries, 1 cup chopped pineapple, 1 cup canned mandarin oranges, ¾ cup blueberries, ¾ cup toasted chopped pecans
- In a medium bowl, wish together the mayo, vinegar, orange juice, honey, poppyseeds, dijon mustard, and dried onion until smooth⅔ cup mayo, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons orange juice, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 teaspoons poppyseeds, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss before serving.
Notes
- Wait to add the dressing until just before serving to keep the greens crisp and fresh.
- Make extra dressing and keep the leftover dressing in a sealed jar in the fridge for a full week of quick salads.
- Drain the oranges well and pat the strawberries and blueberries dry before assembling the salad so it doesn't get watery.
Nutrition
Calories: 735kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 6859IU | Vitamin C: 78mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mg