Panera Greek Salad & Dressing {Copycat}
Create the beloved Panera Greek Salad and dressing in the comfort of your home at a fraction of the cost. Brimming with Mediterranean flavors, this salad features ingredients such as feta cheese, pepperoncini, and kalamata olives, delivering the same delicious taste as the original.
Servings: 4
Calories: 247kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Salad:
- 1 large head romaine lettuce rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved lengthwise
- 1/2 small red onion very thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 6-8 whole pepperoncini peppers
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add dressing ingredients and whisk together. Set aside.
- Toss lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, olives and feta cheese in a large bowl. Add preferred amount of dressing and toss to evenly coat salad.
- Garnish with pepperoncini peppers before serving.
Notes
- Makes 4 side salads or 2 main dish salads.
- Add cooked chicken, steak or shrimp to make this a main dish salad.
- Store leftover undressed salad in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
- The dressing will keep for up to 7 days in the refrigerator. Shake to reincorporate ingredients before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 14149IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 3mg