Green Goddess Salad (Panera Copycat)
A refreshing and healthy salad inspired by Panera's Green Goddess Salad. Packed with protein and fresh flavors, it's a perfect lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Green Goddess Dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (I like using a heart healthy brand, like Chosen Foods Avocado Mayo)
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt (plain, I used whole fat)
- 3/4 cup basil leaves (packed, rinsed and patted dry)
- 1 tablespoon shallot (minced)
- 1 tablespoon pesto (homemade or storebought)
- 2 tablespoons white grape juice vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Pinch kosher sat and black pepper
Chicken
- 2 medium chicken breasts (boneless, skinless (may use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken))
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salad
- 4 large hard-boiled eggs (sliced into 4 wedges each)
- 8 slices turkey bacon (cooked, drained and chopped into pieces)
- 6 cups lettuce (I used a blend of Romaine and Spring Mix, rough chopped, use your favorite)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (diced, or use grape tomatoes)
- 1 avocado (sliced or diced)
- 1/2 cup pickled red onions (or just sliced red onions*)
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (this is optional, use your favorite cheese)
Notes
Adjust the dressing ingredients to your taste. For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and bacon.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 25g | Sodium: 700mg