Copycat Panera Bread Strawberry Poppyseed Salad
A bright, fruity summer salad inspired by Panera, with Power Greens, strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, pistachios, and a creamy poppyseed dressing.
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Cost: $10
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Knife
- cutting board
- Knife
- Whisk
- Jar
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon finely diced sweet onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad
- 1 Box Mixed Greens Or which ever lettuce you prefer such as romaine.
- 1 cup strawberries sliced
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup fresh pineapple sliced or diced
- ½ cup mandarin oranges drained
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together ½ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon finely diced sweet onion, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. If using high-quality olive oil, note that the dressing may solidify in the fridge. To fix, leave it out at room temp for 10-15 minutes or run the jar under warm water before shaking again.
Step 2: Prep the Fruit
- Slice 1 cup of strawberries, rinse and drain ½ cup blueberries, and dice ½ cup fresh pineapple. You can also add ½ cup drained mandarin oranges if you like.
Step 3: Build the Salad
- In a large serving bowl, add the Power Greens (or romaine), then top with the prepared fruit and ⅓ cup pistachios (or pecans).
Step 4: Toss and Serve
- Drizzle the salad with your desired amount of poppyseed dressing. Toss everything together gently and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal