Copycat Panera Bread Strawberry Poppyseed Salad
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Copycat Panera Bread Strawberry Poppyseed Salad, a delightful dish that brings the essence of summer to your table. Bursting with fresh strawberries, juicy pineapple, and zesty mandarin oranges, this salad is a celebration of seasonal produce that perfectly balances health and indulgence. Tossed with crunchy pecans and drizzled in a creamy homemade poppyseed dressing, each bite is a refreshing experience that will leave you craving more. This easy-to-make salad is ideal for picnics, light lunches, or as a colorful side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1–2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup chopped strawberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pineapple
- 1/4 cup mandarin oranges
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1/8 cup salted toasted pecans
- 1/4 cup rotisserie chicken (or chickpeas for a vegetarian option)
- 1/8 cup poppyseed dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Start by washing and chopping the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the chopped strawberries, pineapple, mandarin oranges, and blueberries to the bowl.
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant (about 3-5 minutes) then sprinkle them over the salad.
- Shred rotisserie chicken (or chickpeas) and add to the bowl.
- In a mason jar, combine canola oil, sugar, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and poppy seeds; shake well to emulsify.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad before serving and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg