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Panera Thai Chicken Salad

Panera Thai Chicken Salad
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Panera Thai Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing salad featuring lean grilled chicken, crisp shredded cabbage, carrot ribbons, snow peas, toasted cashews, cilantro, and sesame seeds, all tossed in a tangy Thai sesame dressing. This quick, nutritious, and flavorful salad is perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner, providing a balanced combination of protein and fiber with a burst of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 2 boneless grilled chicken breasts
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup carrot ribbons
  • 1 cup snow peas, sliced diagonally
  • 1/3 cup toasted cashews
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Sesame Dressing Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari if needed)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Season boneless chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear until cooked through and slightly charred on the outside. Let the chicken rest before thinly slicing.
  2. Chop and shred veggies: While the chicken cools, finely shred the cabbage and carrot ribbons. Slice the snow peas diagonally to enhance visual appeal and ease of eating.
  3. Toast the cashews: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and toast the cashews until golden and fragrant to unlock their nutty flavor.
  4. Mix the dressing: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  5. Toss everything together: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, carrot ribbons, snow peas, sliced chicken, toasted cashews, sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro. Pour the dressing over and gently toss to evenly coat all ingredients.

Notes

  • Prep ahead: Cook and slice the chicken a day before to save time on busy days.
  • Keep it crunchy: Add nuts and vegetables last to maintain their crisp texture.
  • Adjust dressing quantity: Start with less dressing and add more as needed to suit your taste.
  • Use fresh ginger: Freshly grated ginger brightens the dressing significantly.
  • Serve chilled: Refrigerate the salad for 10-15 minutes before serving to meld flavors beautifully.

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