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Homemade Panera-Style Greek Salad

Panera Greek Salad: A Simple Homemade Copycat Recipe
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Experience the crisp, refreshing flavors of your favorite bakery-cafe favorite at home. This homemade Panera-style Greek Salad features a bed of cool, crunchy romaine lettuce topped with juicy grape tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, savory red onions, briny Kalamata olives, zesty pepperoncinis, and creamy feta cheese. Finished with a bright, herbaceous vinaigrette, this salad is the perfect healthy lunch or dinner that feels both restaurant-quality and completely effortless to prepare in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

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1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup English cucumber, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
4 pepperoncini peppers
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried tarragon, dried oregano, dried parsley, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce and place into a large salad bowl.
Top the lettuce with grape tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, red onion rings, Kalamata olives, and pepperoncini peppers.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving.
Toss gently to coat and serve immediately.

Notes

For a heartier meal, add 4 ounces of grilled chicken breast strips. To make ahead, store the dressing separately from the salad and combine just before serving to keep the greens crisp. Store individual components in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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