Copycat Cosi Signature Salad
Recreate the iconic flavors of the Cosi Signature Salad at home with this copycat recipe. This refreshing salad features a delightful combination of fresh greens, creamy feta cheese, and crispy apple and pears, all tossed in a flavorful vinaigrette dressing.
Equipment
- Salad spinner - optional
- Salad serving bowl
- Whisk or jar with lid (for dressing)
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 large bag mixed salad greens - such as spinach, arugula, and romaine
- 2 cups cooked chicken breasts - shredded
- ½ cup red grapes - halved
- ¼ cup shelled pistachios
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese or gorgonzola cheese
- 1 pear cored - and chopped
- 1 small crispy apple - thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Vinaigrette Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
- ⅓ large shallot - minced
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Squeeze of lemon - optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Salad Ingredients
- Rinse the mixed salad greens thoroughly and spin them dry using a salad spinner, or pat them dry with paper towels.
- Arrange the mixed greens in a large salad serving bowl.
Step 2: Add Additional Ingredients
- Layer the shredded chicken breast, red onions, crumbled feta cheese, pears and thinly sliced crispy apple over the mixed greens.
Step 3: Make the Vinaigrette Dressing
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, minced shallots, and garlic and whisk until thoroughly combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4: Dress the Salad
- Drizzle the vinaigrette dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Gently toss the salad to evenly coat the ingredients with the dressing.
- Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste, if desired.
Step 5: Serve
- Serve the Copycat Cosi Signature Salad immediately as a refreshing appetizer or as a side dish to accompany your favorite main course.
Notes
Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Protein: 16g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 565mg | Fiber: 4.5g | Sugar: 30g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed and personalised calculations.