Panera-Style Fuji Apple Salad

This salad highlights crisp, fresh produce using wholesome alternatives to replace processed oils and refined sugars.

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Ingredients

  • 5 oz organic mixed spring greens
  • 2 large organic Fuji apples, diced
  • 1 organic English cucumber, diced
  • 2 stalks organic celery, sliced
  • 3 organic scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup organic toasted walnuts
  • 1/4 cup organic dried cranberries (unsweetened)
  • 1/4 cup organic gorgonzola cheese crumbles
  • 1/4 cup organic avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp organic apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp raw honey
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

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What you'll need

  • Salad spinner — Dries greens so dressing clings instead of pooling at the bottom.
  • Mandoline slicer — Uniform thin slices of fennel, cucumber, and radish in seconds.
  • Large wood salad bowl — Season it — oil from dressings builds flavor in the wood over time.

Instructions

  1. Wash and prepare the greens, apples, cucumber, celery, and scallions.
  2. Dice Fuji apples into bite-sized pieces and toss with a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning.
  3. In a large bowl, combine diced apples, cucumber, celery, scallions, walnuts, and dried cranberries.
  4. In a small jar, whisk together avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  5. Arrange the spring greens in a large serving bowl and top with the apple mixture.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat without bruising the fruit.
  7. Top with gorgonzola crumbles and serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving.

FAQ

What makes this salad a clean-eating option?

This salad uses only whole, unprocessed ingredients without artificial additives or refined sugars.

Can I substitute the avocado oil with another type of oil?

Yes, you can use other non-GMO oils like olive oil as a substitute for avocado oil.

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