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Napa Almond Chicken Salad {Copycat Panera}

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 374 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. If not already done, cook and shred the chicken. Finely dice the celery and red onion. Slice the grapes into quarters.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add all of the dressing ingredients together. Mix until well combined.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.