Easy Fuji Apple Panera Salad Copycat
Fuji Apple Panera Salad is a crisp, sweet-savory dish that’s quick and easy to prepare. Made with fresh apples, crunchy walnuts, and a cinnamon-spiced vinaigrette, it’s perfect for sharing at gatherings or offering a wholesome, crowd-pleasing lunch.
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 apple Fuji
- 1 apple Granny Smith
- 1/4 onion sweet
- 1/4 cup dried cranberry
- 1 cup walnuts roughly chopped
Panera Bread Apple fuji Salad Dressing
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/3 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Core and chop apples into slices
- Slice onion into small bite-size pieces
- Toss romaine, apples, onions, cranberries, and walnuts in a large bowl
Dressing
- Combine in a jar, apple juice, white balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, onion and garlic powder, ginger powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Seal with a tight-fitting lid and shake well.
- Pour dressing over salad, toss, and serve.
Notes
Recipe Tips:
- For extra flavor or added depth, toast your walnuts in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Chill the finished salad (undressed) for a few minutes before serving on a hot day.
- Serving guests? Layer ingredients on a large wooden board for a deconstructed salad bar experience, great for customizing. Or check out this Salad Bar Salad For Entertaining guide to create a crowd-pleasing DIY station.
- Protein Add-In: Add grilled chicken, turkey, or crispy chickpeas like in this Roasted Carrot Chickpea Salad.
- Dairy Option: Crumbled gorgonzola or feta pairs beautifully with the apples.
- Vegan Version: Swap honey with maple syrup.
- Alternate Greens: Use arugula or baby spinach for a peppery twist.
- Crunch Enhancer: Try apple chips or even spiced nuts such as these Sweet and Spicy Roasted Cashews.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 641mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 6197IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 3mg
