{"id":2809,"date":"2026-04-08T11:56:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=2809"},"modified":"2026-04-08T11:56:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:56:15","slug":"paneras-new-bread-bowl-isnt-for-soup-its-for-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=2809","title":{"rendered":"Panera\u2019s New Bread Bowl Isn\u2019t For Soup\u2014It\u2019s For Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-journey-body=\"standard-article\">\n<div class=\"css-hl6xtf e1wzc3k51\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/clock-regular.4ddebeb.svg\" alt=\"Estimated read time\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><span class=\"css-1rzbsk9 e1wzc3k50\">2 min read<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-1jx1kps etlajd3\">\n<div data-theme-key=\"collapsible-section\" class=\"css-p1fz9n e1q3dcg6\">\n<h3 data-theme-key=\"collapsible-header\" class=\"css-1fv4nwp e1q3dcg5\"><button aria-label=\"Hide Key Points section\" aria-expanded=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-header-button\" class=\"css-ec8vqf e1q3dcg4\"><\/p>\n<div data-theme-key=\"collapsible-icon-wrapper\" data-collapsible-open=\"true\" class=\"css-lhm19 e1q3dcg0\"><span data-testid=\"iconRight\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-icon-right\" class=\"css-1ep4808 e1q3dcg1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/caret-right-regular.a6ec664.svg\" alt=\"Caret Right\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/h3>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-section-text\" class=\"css-nzvxqj e1q3dcg3\">\n<div class=\"css-ex91la etlajd2\">\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Panera is introducing Salad Stuffers, which pack full salads into a new Italian Stuffer Roll.<\/li>\n<li>Guests can choose from any salad on the menu or two new Stuffer-specific offerings.<\/li>\n<li>The new items are now available nationwide through dine-in, pickup, delivery, and drive-thru.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"0\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Panera is doing something that feels both obvious and slightly chaotic: putting salad inside bread. The chain just announced its newest menu launch, the Salad Stuffer, a summer-approved riff on bread bowls. Instead of soup inside bread, Panera is now stuffing full salads into a brand-new Italian Stuffer Roll, creating what it\u2019s calling a \u201cperfect bite every time\u201d situation.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"body-image\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-22\" data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"embed\">\n<div size=\"large\" data-embed=\"body-image\" class=\"align-center size-large embed css-1vw1yg0 e1fodxfw4\">\n<div class=\"css-1k29q50 e1fodxfw3\"><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"Hand holding a sandwich with various fillings and a plate of chips.\" title=\"Hand holding a sandwich with various fillings and a plate of chips.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1211\" height=\"714\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/e76cc7ec-d1ab-4b2f-8036-9453764c1930.png?crop=0.59xw:1xh;0.135xw,0xh&amp;resize=768:* 640w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/e76cc7ec-d1ab-4b2f-8036-9453764c1930.png?crop=0.59xw:1xh;0.135xw,0xh&amp;resize=768:* 980w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/e76cc7ec-d1ab-4b2f-8036-9453764c1930.png?crop=0.59xw:1xh;0.135xw,0xh&amp;resize=980:* 1120w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/e76cc7ec-d1ab-4b2f-8036-9453764c1930.png?crop=0.59xw:1xh;0.135xw,0xh&amp;resize=980:* 1400w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/e76cc7ec-d1ab-4b2f-8036-9453764c1930.png?crop=0.59xw:1xh;0.135xw,0xh&amp;resize=980:* 1800w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/e76cc7ec-d1ab-4b2f-8036-9453764c1930.png?crop=0.59xw:1xh;0.135xw,0xh&amp;resize=980:* 2000w\" src=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/e76cc7ec-d1ab-4b2f-8036-9453764c1930.png?crop=0.59xw:1xh;0.135xw,0xh&amp;resize=980:*\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p><figcaption data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-figcaption\" class=\"css-1am3yn9 e1g9hcy40\"><span data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-creditor\" class=\"css-l4pefh e1geg53v2\">Panera Bread<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"2\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">The new Italian Stuffer Roll is designed to be soft and fluffy while still holding up against fully dressed salads, which is key here. No one wants to end up with a soggy mess halfway through lunch.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">You can technically turn any salad on the menu into a Stuffer, including staples like the Caesar or Green Goddess Cobb. But Panera is also launching two versions that are clearly meant to show off the new format.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"watch-next\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-23\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"embed\"\/>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"5\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">The Steakhouse Salad Stuffer is the heartier option. It\u2019s filled with romaine and arugula and tossed in a new farmhouse ranch, plus sliced steak, bacon, gorgonzola, pickled red onions, tomatoes, and crispy onions. It\u2019s very loaded, very indulgent, and feels closer to a sandwich than a salad, which is kind of the point.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"body-image\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-24\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"embed\">\n<div size=\"large\" data-embed=\"body-image\" class=\"align-center size-large embed css-1vw1yg0 e1fodxfw4\">\n<div class=\"css-1k29q50 e1fodxfw3\"><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"panera\" title=\"panera\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3000\" height=\"5023\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/3e021018-cf2c-4d36-8c46-864bea8786d3.jpg?crop=1xw:0.597xh;0xw,0.24xh&amp;resize=768:* 640w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/3e021018-cf2c-4d36-8c46-864bea8786d3.jpg?crop=1xw:0.597xh;0xw,0.24xh&amp;resize=768:* 980w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/3e021018-cf2c-4d36-8c46-864bea8786d3.jpg?crop=1xw:0.597xh;0xw,0.24xh&amp;resize=980:* 1120w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/3e021018-cf2c-4d36-8c46-864bea8786d3.jpg?crop=1xw:0.597xh;0xw,0.24xh&amp;resize=980:* 1400w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/3e021018-cf2c-4d36-8c46-864bea8786d3.jpg?crop=1xw:0.597xh;0xw,0.24xh&amp;resize=980:* 1800w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/3e021018-cf2c-4d36-8c46-864bea8786d3.jpg?crop=1xw:0.597xh;0xw,0.24xh&amp;resize=980:* 2000w\" src=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/3e021018-cf2c-4d36-8c46-864bea8786d3.jpg?crop=1xw:0.597xh;0xw,0.24xh&amp;resize=980:*\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p><figcaption data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-figcaption\" class=\"css-1am3yn9 e1g9hcy40\"><span data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-creditor\" class=\"css-l4pefh e1geg53v2\">Panera Bread<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"7\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Then there\u2019s the Santa Fe Salad Stuffer, which leans a little lighter. This one has grilled chicken, roasted corn, feta, sweet peppers, cilantro, and tortilla strips, all tossed in ranch.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Eating a salad this way is undeniably more convenient\u2014no chasing ingredients around a bowl and no awkward forkfuls that fall apart before they make it to your mouth. Everything is contained, and every bite is consistent.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"body-image\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-25\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"embed\">\n<div size=\"large\" data-embed=\"body-image\" class=\"align-center size-large embed css-1vw1yg0 e1fodxfw4\">\n<div class=\"css-1k29q50 e1fodxfw3\"><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"panera\" title=\"panera\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3000\" height=\"4574\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/1aeb462c-4f08-4c8d-8389-546f4e016057.jpg?crop=0.812xw:0.533xh;0.152xw,0.343xh&amp;resize=768:* 640w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/1aeb462c-4f08-4c8d-8389-546f4e016057.jpg?crop=0.812xw:0.533xh;0.152xw,0.343xh&amp;resize=768:* 980w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/1aeb462c-4f08-4c8d-8389-546f4e016057.jpg?crop=0.812xw:0.533xh;0.152xw,0.343xh&amp;resize=980:* 1120w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/1aeb462c-4f08-4c8d-8389-546f4e016057.jpg?crop=0.812xw:0.533xh;0.152xw,0.343xh&amp;resize=980:* 1400w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/1aeb462c-4f08-4c8d-8389-546f4e016057.jpg?crop=0.812xw:0.533xh;0.152xw,0.343xh&amp;resize=980:* 1800w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/1aeb462c-4f08-4c8d-8389-546f4e016057.jpg?crop=0.812xw:0.533xh;0.152xw,0.343xh&amp;resize=980:* 2000w\" src=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/1aeb462c-4f08-4c8d-8389-546f4e016057.jpg?crop=0.812xw:0.533xh;0.152xw,0.343xh&amp;resize=980:*\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p><figcaption data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-figcaption\" class=\"css-1am3yn9 e1g9hcy40\"><span data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-creditor\" class=\"css-l4pefh e1geg53v2\">Panera Bread<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">It also offers a somewhat more substantial option for those who are looking for a vegetable-forward lunch that\u2019s a bit more filling. For bread bowl lovers on the go, the Salad Stuffer offers a similar experience in a portable package. And, above all else, it\u2019s a strong reminder that at Panera, everything eventually comes back to bread.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"11\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Salad Stuffers are available starting today at Panera locations nationwide through dine-in, pickup, delivery, and drive-through.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-26\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside class=\"css-u95ltk e94w1mj3\"\/><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2 min read Panera is introducing Salad Stuffers, which pack full salads into a new Italian Stuffer Roll. Guests can choose from any salad on the menu or two new Stuffer-specific offerings. The new items are now available nationwide through dine-in, pickup, delivery, and drive-thru. 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