Panera Green Goddess Salad
A vibrant and flavorful salad inspired by Panera's Green Goddess, featuring fresh greens, protein, and a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Green Goddess Dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 Tbsp shallot (minced)
- 1 Tbsp basil pesto
- 2 Tbsp white grape juice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp honey or sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard (can omit if you don't have it)
- pinch salt + black pepper
Pickled Red Onions
- 1 red onion (cut into thin slices)
- 2 Tbsp honey (maple syrup, or raw sugar)
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Salad
- 6 cups chopped romaine
- 2 cups mixed greens (or sub more romaine)
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
- 4 hard boiled eggs (cut into slices)
- 8 strips bacon or turkey bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1/2 pound chicken breast (cooked and cut into bite sized pieces)
- 1/3 cup blue cheese or gorgonzola (or sub your favorite cheese)
- ½ avocado (diced)
- pickled red onions or sub minced onions
Instructions
- Boil honey, apple cider vinegar, water, and salt. Pour over sliced onions in a jar and let sit for 15-30 minutes.
- Blend all dressing ingredients until smooth. Store in an airtight container.
- Mix greens with tomatoes, bacon, eggs, chicken, cheese, and avocado. Add pickled red onions and drizzle with dressing before serving.
Notes
Adjust the amount of dressing to your preference. For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and bacon.
Nutrition
Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 40g | Sodium: 700mg