Copycat Panera Greek Salad Recipe (2024)

Copycat Panera Greek Salad Recipe - Healthy salad recipe that tastes just like Panera but with less calories. Make this tasty salad at home with just a few simple ingredients.

This easy recipe has all the same mediterranean flavors you get in Panera’s greek salad and a tangy homemade dressing with hints of garlic that is sure to hit the spot. It's made with crispy romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, tangy kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, red onion slices, and crunchy pepperoncini peppers to top it off.

Pair this tasty recipe with grilled chicken or steak for an easy weeknight dinner your whole family will love.

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5 from 1 vote

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Author: Seanna Borrows

Panera Bread Greek Salad Dressing

• ▢ ½ cup olive oil extra virgin
• ▢ ¼ cup vinegar distilled white
• ▢ 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic crushed. Apx. 2 garlic cloves.
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon oregano ground
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon parsley dried
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon rosemary ground
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon thyme ground
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground

Panera Greek Salad

• ▢ 9 ounces romaine lettuce chopped
• ▢ 1 pint grape tomatoes sliced
• ▢ 5 ounces kalamata olives pitted
• ▢ 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
• ▢ 4 ounces red onions sliced
• ▢ 1 cup pepperoncini whole
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Make The Salad Dressing

• Ingredients Into Jar. Place all salad dressing ingredients into an airtight container.

• Shake To Combine. Shake vigorously to emulsify.

Prepare Salad

• Wash and Chop Vegetables. Thoroughly wash and dry all vegetables. Use a salad spinner to dry the lettuce. Chop into the desired sized pieces.

• All Ingredients Into Bowl. Place clean romaine lettuce in a salad bowl and top with all the other prepared vegetables.

• Dress The Salad. Gently pour half of the dressing over the top of the salad. Reserve the remaining salad dressing to use on individual servings as desired.

• Toss To Combine. Using salad tongs, gently toss the salad so that all the leafy greens and vegetables are combined well together and lightly covered in the salad dressing.

• Serve. The best way to serve this classic greek salad is in cold salad bowls or plates. Add some of the reserved Greek salad dressing if more is desired.

Substitution Suggestion

May substitute red wine vinegar or cider vinegar for distilled white vinegar.

Tasty Add-Ins

• Cucumbers
• Green Bell Peppers
• Crispy Chick Peas
• Pickled Onions

Pro Tip

For fresh, crisp salad, be sure to dress the it just before serving to prevent it from wilting and getting soggy.

Make Ahead Tip

You can make a it and store it undressed in the refrigerator up to 3 days ahead of time. Prepare and store it covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator. Dress the salad just before serving.

What To Serve With A Greek Salad

• Grilled Chicken or Lamb
• Pita Bread
• Flat Bread
• Garlic Bread
• Baguette