Having lunch with friends is a great way to connect during these hectic times. Enjoying salads together at Panera is good for the body and soul.
This is a sponsored post by Panera. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I am so thankful for the times that I am able to get together with friends for lunch. With most of my friends being nurses, it seems like it is getting harder and harder to do with our busy schedules. Fortunately we were able to carve out an hour the other day (my birthday!) and we met at Panera.
When we walked into the restaurant, there is a sign saying Eat Clean. It mentions that Panera has removed artificial colors, sweeteners, flavors and preservatives from their salad dressings. “Because nature doesn’t need a lab. And because we think clean food just tastes better.” I couldn’t agree more!
I always knew that their salads were good, but now I feel even better about eating them.
I usually order the BBQ Chicken Salad (my favorite), but I thought I would order something different so I got the Mediterranean Chicken & Quinoa Salad. It is made with a base of kale and romaine lettuce and topped with organic quinoa, cucumbers, kalamata olives, tomato sofrito and toasted almonds in Greek dressing. On top is a layer of sliced chicken. (Did you know that they use chicken that was raised without antibiotics?) My salad was delicious. If you are ever in the mood for a Greek salad, this is a good option.
My friends and I enjoyed eating a healthy, delicious lunch and catching up on what has been happening in our lives. I hope that we get to do it again soon.
Below are some quotes about friends that are so true. Take some time out of your busy schedule and enjoy lunch with your friends. Panera is a great place to meet.
Quotes About Friends
Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light. Helen Keller
There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship. Thomas Aquinas
A friend is what the heart needs all the time. Henry Van Dyke.
The only way to have a friend is to be one. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Nolie says
The Mediterranean Chicken & Quinoa Salad looks delicious. We have one near us but I have never been. Think it is about time I go check it out.
trisha says
We have a Panera here and we got a lot. I love them but I have a bone to pick- they keep removing and bringing back my steak salad there. It makes me sad when I show upa nd they dont have it!
Alicia says
I love Panera Bread. They have some amazing soups and salad.
Shell Feis says
I LOVE Panera! That’s awesome to hear about their dressings. I always get the Caesar salad but I’ll have to try the BBQ Chicken next time I go, I didn’t even know they had that!
Ellen ThatChicMom says
I worked at Panera in high school and have always loved the food. I love hearing about these improvements!
Liz Mays says
I didn’t know that about Panera! I’m going to have to stop there for lunch sometime soon.
ARod says
Great friendship quotes. Hope you had a wonderful birthday and those salads really do look great.
Katie says
I love Panera. I’m pretty sure there’s nothing on their menu I wouldn’t eat!
Jennifer says
The Asian Sesame Chicken salad is my absolute favorite. I always get the Pick 2 and pair it with the Frontega Chicken Panini. oh man, I can just taste them now!!
simplybeingmommy says
My husband has a Panera right by his office. I love meeting him there for lunch
@SensiblySara says
MMMM! I love Panera! But I usually get a sandwich – not a salad, so I don’t know which would be my favorite.
Robin Masshole Mommy says
I LOVE the salads at Panera. I am there probably on average about once a week to get my fix.