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panera strawberry poppyseed salad

Panera Strawberry Poppyseed Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz total)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup pecan halves
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
  • 1/2 cup poppyseed dressing

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, season the chicken with salt and pepper, and sear for about 6 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F (74°C). Let it rest 5 minutes, then slice.
  2. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes, shaking occasionally, until fragrant.
  3. Toss the romaine and sliced strawberries together in a large bowl.
  4. Top with the sliced chicken, gorgonzola, and toasted pecans, drizzle with the poppyseed dressing, and toss gently before serving.

Notes

If you're prepping this ahead for lunches, keep every component separate and combine them right before eating, since the dressed lettuce won't hold up well overnight. Rotisserie chicken is a fine shortcut on nights when you don't want to stand over a skillet.