New Panera Salad!

hjay07
hjay07 Posts: 28 Member
edited September 24 in Food and Nutrition
I just had a fantastic lunch at Panera and wanted to share their new menu item! Their Thai Chopped Chicken Salad is awesome AND under 400 calories for the full size...which is huge. They top romaine lettuce and grilled chicken with bell peppers, wonton strips, edamame, carrots and a peanut sauce. Extremely filling, tons of flavor and protein, and nothing to feel guilty over.

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  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
    You just made me very hungry!! Sounds yummy!
  • ddrobins1956
    ddrobins1956 Posts: 36
    That sounds very nice. It's nice to be able to stop somewhere for lunch with friends and not have to feel guilty about it.
  • mallorybriann
    mallorybriann Posts: 1,380 Member
    OMG! I am eating it right now and it is AMAZING!!! :):):):) Even thought about posting on here! lol
    My sister didnt believe me that it was 400 cals for the WHOLE salad! Deslishhh
  • time2runnn
    time2runnn Posts: 252 Member
    Sounds delicious and it's awesome it's a healthy choice! Thanks for sharing!!
  • MRudman
    MRudman Posts: 63 Member
    I just had a fantastic lunch at Panera and wanted to share their new menu item! Their Thai Chopped Chicken Salad is awesome AND under 400 calories for the full size...which is huge. They top romaine lettuce and grilled chicken with bell peppers, wonton strips, edamame, carrots and a peanut sauce. Extremely filling, tons of flavor and protein, and nothing to feel guilty over.

    Maybe I will try that tomorrow! Thanks for sharing.
  • hjay07
    hjay07 Posts: 28 Member
    I know! It's no dainty salad AT ALL. I was pleasantly surprised.
  • dspearsb
    dspearsb Posts: 186
    I hate to be a party pooper. I love Panera salads too. But be careful of their sodium levels.
  • davesqueen
    davesqueen Posts: 11
    I love their BBQ chopped chicken salad! Half portion is less than 250 calories and very filling and oh so good.
  • JanW01
    JanW01 Posts: 91 Member
    I had it yesterday and it was so good I am afraid they are going to come out and say "Oops, we made a mistake. It's higher than we said" LOL
  • sgirl29
    sgirl29 Posts: 326 Member
    Sounds yummy... I love Panera's food. I'll have to give this new salad a try. Thanks for sharing! :)
  • mallorybriann
    mallorybriann Posts: 1,380 Member
    HAHAHAHAH!! Me too :(
    I had it yesterday and it was so good I am afraid they are going to come out and say "Oops, we made a mistake. It's higher than we said" LOL
  • hjay07
    hjay07 Posts: 28 Member
    I hate to be a party pooper. I love Panera salads too. But be careful of their sodium levels.

    You're absolutely right, it's very high in sodium. Not something I'd eat every day because of that, but in comparison to a lot of restaurant meals, still a decent choice.
  • sacfrazier
    sacfrazier Posts: 53
    I tried that salad last weekend and it was amazing. I got 1/2 a salad and 1/2 of a Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich on whole grain bread and it was only a little over 300 calories. It may be high in sodium, but it seems like all restaurant food is. I try to eat at home as much as possible.
  • andrea777
    andrea777 Posts: 23 Member
    YUMMY..that sounds spectacular! thanks!
  • DivaDLB
    DivaDLB Posts: 85 Member
    I have tried it. It was pretty good. I am currently hooked on PotBelly's Uptown salad.
  • tammilk
    tammilk Posts: 86 Member
    MM sounds delish!

    the Asian Sesame Chicken salad is also only 400 calories for a full size and has about 500 mg less of sodium than the Thai salad and is also very good. THats usually my go to food when we eat out.
  • BreakOnThru
    BreakOnThru Posts: 66 Member
    I am definitely a fan of the Thai Chopped Chicken Salad. Panera has been a little frustrating with things you'd think were healthy, but are ridiculously high in fat (check out the nutrition info for their creamy tomato soup, for example). But this one's a winner.
  • mallorybriann
    mallorybriann Posts: 1,380 Member
    They put the calorie counts on their menu now and the meal builder online rocks. :)
    Creamy soups are always high in cals and such. I LOVE the cream of chicken and wild rice soup soo much :(:(
    I am definitely a fan of the Thai Chopped Chicken Salad. Panera has been a little frustrating with things you'd think were healthy, but are ridiculously high in fat (check out the nutrition info for their creamy tomato soup, for example). But this one's a winner.
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