ST. LOUIS, MO. — As Thanksgiving approaches, Panera Bread is balancing out Turkey Day meals with the return of a beloved menu item: the Asian Sesame Chicken Salad. 

The Asian Sesame Chicken Salad ($11.69) features a blend of tender romaine and lettuce, tossed in Panera’s Asian-inspired vinaigrette — a light, reduced-sugar dressing sweetened with stevia and complemented by hints of sesame oil, black pepper and onion. The salad is topped with grilled chicken breast strips, fresh cilantro and a medley of crunch from toasted sliced almonds, sesame seeds and deep-fried wonton strips.

Available now at Panera bakery-cafés nationwide, this fresh and flavorful favorite re-joins the chain’s new and improved menu that offers soups, sandwiches and salads at a great value.

Panera is also offering a special deal for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. From Nov. 29 through Dec. 2, customers can get 50% off all breakfast entrees using the code BFAST50.