Napa Almond Chicken Salad {Copycat Panera}
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Napa Almond Chicken Salad {Copycat Panera}
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Amazing textures, perfect combination of flavor, and full of nutrition this Panera Bread Chicken Salad Recipe gives the restaurant version a run for its money. Forget the boring ham and cheese sandwich and take your lunch to the next level with this Panera copycat recipe.
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Ingredients
Salad
- 3 cups Cooked Chicken Breast shredded
- 1 cup celery diced
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup red grapes
- ½ cup red onion diced
Dressing
- 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt use all mayo if preferred
- ⅓ cup light Mayo
- 1 tbsp spicy mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ lemon juiced
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ground pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
Sandwich
- 8 pieces hearty bread I like dark rye
- sliced tomatoes
- lettuce or baby spinach
- Pickles optional
Instructions
- If not already done, cook and shred the chicken. Finely dice the celery and red onion. Slice the grapes into quarters.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all of the dressing ingredients together. Mix until well combined.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the mixing bowl: shredded chicken, diced celery, onions, red grapes, and sliced almonds. Fold together until everything is well coated.
- Build the sandwiches! Add lettuce and sliced tomatoes onto one half of each sandwich and ¼ of the chicken salad recipe to the other piece of bread.
- Fold the sandwiches together and enjoy fresh! It’s so flavorful, you’ll love it!
Notes
- Skip the sandwich and enjoy with crackers, on greens, in a lettuce wrap, or with a fork!
- Skip the sandwich and enjoy with crackers, on greens, in a lettuce wrap, or with a fork!
- Using fresh chicken breasts? Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the thinly sliced chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until internal temperature of 165°F. Use two forks to shred the chicken prior to using. Allow chicken to cool before making salad.
- Store the salad in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Store the salad in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving (chicken salad only)
Calories
374kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
910mg
(38%)
Potassium
672mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (chicken salad only) | |
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 910mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 672mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
114 reviews
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