FUJI APPLE CHICKEN SALAD

Fuji Apple Chicken Salad (Panera Bread Copycat)

Mixed greens tossed with juicy chicken, crispy apple slices, red onions, blue cheese and crunchy pecans. A fresh and healthy salad inspired by the famous Panera Bread version.

Ingredients

1. 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to half inch thickness
2. 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
3. 6-8 cups mixed greens
4. 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
5. 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
6. 3/4 cup pecan halves (such as Diamond of California)
7. 1/2 cup gorgonzola or blue cheese crumbles
8. 2 cups apple chips (store-bought or go [url:1]here[/url] for a great homemade version)
9. 1 cup fuji apple salad dressing store-bought (I prefer the one by Lighthouse, it's my fav!) or homemade (click [url:2]here[/url] for a recipe)

Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts with seasoning salt and cook on both sides for 3-4 minutes each in a greased skillet or pan over medium heat. Cut into pieces and set aside.
2. In a large bowl toss together mixed greens, tomatoes, sliced onions, and chicken. Sprinkle pecans, cheese crumbles, and apple chips on top. Serve with fuji apple dressing.

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