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Light and Fresh Panera Chicken Salad Recipe!

Panera Chicken Salad Recipe

A creamy, crunchy, and refreshing chicken salad packed with juicy grapes, celery, almonds, and a tangy herb dressing—this homemade Panera-inspired recipe is perfect for healthy lunches or light dinners.
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Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories: 345kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring Spoons and Cups
  • Small whisk or spoon (for mixing dressing)
  • Skillet or pot (to cook chicken)
  • Tongs or fork (for handling cooked chicken)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons honey
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup celery diced around 3 ribs
  • 1 cup red grapes halved
  • ¾ cup sliced almonds toasted
  • 2 chicken breasts diced

Instructions

  • Cook the chicken breasts until fully cooked, then let them cool and dice into small cubes.
    Cook the chicken breasts until fully cooked, then let them cool and dice into small cubes.
  • In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, lemon juice, vinegar, basil, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
    In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, lemon juice, vinegar, basil, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine diced chicken, chopped celery, halved grapes, and toasted almonds.
    In a large bowl, combine diced chicken, chopped celery, halved grapes, and toasted almonds.
  • Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture.
    Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture.
  • Gently mix until everything is evenly coated.
    Gently mix until everything is evenly coated.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Cover and chill for at least 20 minutes for best flavor.
    Cover and chill for at least 20 minutes for best flavor.
  • Serve chilled on bread, over greens, or in a wrap.
    Serve chilled on bread, over greens, or in a wrap: Light and Fresh Panera Chicken Salad Recipe!

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 446mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg