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Fuji apple chicken salad with gorgonzola cheese, pepitas, tomatoes and dressing.
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4.39 from 18 votes

Fuji Apple Salad

This delicious meal-sized salad is inspired by Panera's Fuji apple salad with fresh apple slices, gorgonzola, tomatoes, pepitas and a white balsamic vinaigrette.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fuji apple salad
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 6 cups spring mix romaine and/or baby spinach (a blend is nice)
  • 1 large Fuji or Honeycrisp apple sliced or chopped
  • 2 4-6 oz grilled chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 cup pepitas or toasted pecans
  • white balsamic vinaigrette to taste

Instructions

  • Grill chicken breasts if you haven't already. See notes above for how to grill the chicken. This step can be done up to 2 days in advance. Just keep grilled chicken breasts in the fridge until ready to prep the salad.
  • Divide greens among two individual plates and top with remaining ingredients. Add dressing to taste and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 of recipe | Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g