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Delicious Copycat Panera Strawberry Poppyseed Salad with fresh fruits and pecans.

Copycat Panera Strawberry Poppyseed Salad

This refreshing salad features ripe strawberries, crunchy nuts, and flavorful chicken, all tossed in a delicious poppyseed dressing, offering a delightful meal during warmer days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Cafe
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 6 cups mixed greens or romaine
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced Use ripe strawberries for best flavor.
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Grilled, baked, or rotisserie chicken works well.
  • 1 cup blueberries Optional, but a nice addition.
  • 1 cup pineapple, small chunks Drain if using canned.
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges Drain if canned.
  • 1/2 cup pecans, toasted Toast for enhanced flavor.
  • 1/2 cup feta, crumbled Optional, for salty contrast.
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup poppyseed dressing Store bought or homemade.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.
  2. Prep the fruits: slice the strawberries, drain the mandarin oranges, and pat the pineapple dry if using canned.
  3. Shred or chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Assembly
  1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, and mandarin oranges.
  2. Add the shredded chicken and toasted pecans just before serving.
  3. Drizzle the poppyseed dressing over the salad, tossing gently to combine.

Notes

For best results, assemble the salad right before serving, keeping dressing and wet ingredients separate if you plan on storing leftovers.