Wendy's Strawberry Fields Chicken Salad Copycat Recipe - DealsFromMsDo.com (2024)

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Last week, my daughter and I went to Wendy’s. I was disappointed to find they no longer had the Cobb Salad I had fallen in love with. However, I found a new love, the Strawberry Fields Chicken Salad. Topped with strawberries, chicken, bacon, red onion, blue cheese, and honey roasted sunflower seeds; it was a little bit of love in every bite! They offered me an Apple Vinaigrette Dressing, but I opted instead for the Lemon Caesar.

Needless to say, I think the new Strawberry Fields Chicken Salad is wonderful! So much so, that I decided to recreate it at home. At home, I topped it with sweet (Kraft) Catalina dressing and was amazed at how much more it brought out the natural sweetness of my strawberries.

Arriving just in time for my Wendy’s Strawberry Fields Chicken Salad Copycat Recipe, was a new Pro-Freshionals Cut Fruit Bowl. Although the bowl is intended for fresh cut fruit, I found a couple of ways to use it as I prepped for my salad. The inner, pink bowl is actually a colander. It worked well to hold my strawberries as I washed and stemmed them. I then used it to rinse my salad greens. My sink was full, so I just dropped it back into the outer, green bowl and left it on the countertop to drain. After the salad greens completely drained, I just used the spout to pour out the water that collected below.

Wendy's Strawberry Fields Chicken Salad Copycat Recipe - DealsFromMsDo.com (3)Wendy’s Strawberry Fields Chicken Salad Copycat Salad in the Pro-Freshionals Cut Fruit Bowl

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This is the whole goal behind the Pro-Freshionals Cut Fruit Bowl, to allow fruit to stay fresher by draining their excess liquids. It did a remarkable job of keeping my salad fresh for three days, as well. Even with everything mixed together, it stayed fresh and crisp from day 1 thru 3. I was really surprised. I expected mushy, soggy lettuce by the third day.

Another way that I foresee using the Pro-Freshionals Cut Fruit Bowl, is to chill or perk up warm or wilted salad greens. Sometimes, I like to really plump up my salad when it isn’t looking very perky. I fill my sink with ice and water before tossing in the greens. Of course, this involves scrubbing down the sink and hoping that I don’t need it any time soon. Instead, I can add the ice and water to the bowl, stick it in the fridge, and pull it out later when it’s perked up. Then just lift the colander out to drain.

This bowl is awesome and versatile! Head to your nearest Bed, Bath, and Beyond to get one for yourself.

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Ingredients

  • 2 large or 3 small Chicken Breasts
  • 8-12 oz. Crispy Bacon
  • 1 pint Fresh Strawberries
  • Lemon Pepper (to taste)
  • Olive Oil
  • Mixed Salad Greens
  • Fresh Spinach
  • 3 oz. Blue Cheese
  • 2-3 Tbs Chopped Red Onioon
  • 2-3 Tbs Honey Roasted Sunflower Seeds
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Instructions

  1. Generously seasons all chicken breasts with lemon pepper. Coat with olive oil. Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 400*.
  3. Line a large roasting pan with foil. Place a cookie rack inside the roasting pan. Spread bacon out across the rack. Double stack the bacon if needed, at first, then spread it out more as it cooks. Cook bacon in the oven until crispy.
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  5. While bacon is cooking, place chicken on a well-seasoned , cast iron grill pan or other cookware to bake. Bake until golden on the outside and no longer pink on the inside.
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  7. The bacon and the chicken usually get finished around the same time.
  8. While the bacon and chicken are cooking, clean and quarter the strawberries. Prep the salad greens, and gather the other ingredients.
  9. Once the bacon is cooked, crumble it into bite-size or smaller pieces.
  10. Cute the chicken into bite-size cubes.
  11. Layering the Salad:
  12. Salad Greens and Spinach go in the bowl first.
  13. Chicken and bacon go next.
  14. Sprinkle the red onions on top of the meat layer.
  15. Cover the top with strawberries.
  16. Sprinkle on the blue cheese and sunflower seeds.
  17. Serve and Enjoy!

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FAQs

Wendy's Strawberry Fields Chicken Salad Copycat Recipe - DealsFromMsDo.com? ›

We grill chicken on all our fresh-made salads, like fan favorite Apple Pecan Chicken Salad. Then there is the Homestyle Chicken Sandwich, the Asiago Chicken Club, and the Southwest Avocado Chicken Sandwich. And don't forget about the OG Spicy Chicken Sandwich!

Does Wendy's use real chicken in their salads? ›

We grill chicken on all our fresh-made salads, like fan favorite Apple Pecan Chicken Salad. Then there is the Homestyle Chicken Sandwich, the Asiago Chicken Club, and the Southwest Avocado Chicken Sandwich. And don't forget about the OG Spicy Chicken Sandwich!

How healthy is Wendy's summer strawberry salad? ›

Wendy's Summer Strawberry Salad (1 serving) contains 17g total carbs, 11g net carbs, 21g fat, 45g protein, and 410 calories.

Will Wendy's bring back strawberry salad? ›

Wendy's Strawberry Summer Salad Is Back On Menus

Customers can order the salad at participating Wendy's restaurants, drive-thrus, and pre-order online at Wendys.com or via the mobile app.

What kind of salad dressing does Wendys use? ›

Ever wondered what sauce to pair with Spicy Nuggets? If fries taste good with sweet and sour? Swipe right on Wendy's sauces and find the best pairing for you. Wendy's salads are full of fresh ingredients and dressed with delicious dressings from Marzetti® Simply Dressed line of salad dressings.

What lettuce does Wendy's use for their salads? ›

Fresh from the Farm – Wendy's delivers fresh shipments of produce to each restaurant throughout the week to ensure that we are serving our customers fresh ingredients. Prepared Today – In each Wendy's restaurant, crew members chop fresh iceberg and romaine lettuce, cucumbers, red peppers and tomatoes every day.

Is Wendy's chicken real or processed? ›

Wendy's - Classic Chicken Sandwich

Unfortunately, the sandwich serves up a lot more than nostalgia, given the number of ingredients in its breaded filet. The filet, which is only 56% chicken, contains chicken breast, water, wheat flour, starch, palm oil, and nearly a dozen other ingredients.

Does Wendy's use Tyson chicken? ›

It supplies Yum! Brands chains that use chicken, including KFC and Taco Bell, as well as McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Walmart, Kroger, IGA, Beef O'Brady's, small restaurant businesses, and prisons.

Why did McDonald's stop selling salads? ›

The lettuce used in McDonald's salads was different from the lettuce used in the chain's burgers. By getting rid of the salads, McDonald's was able to both deal with supply shortages and save money in the process. The pandemic also caused the company to consider other factors as well.

What is the most unhealthy thing on the Wendy's menu? ›

The Wendy's Big Bacon Classic Triple Burger may be the worst thing on the menu, with 1,220 calories in just one sandwich. And don't forget about the 36 grams of saturated fat— or 163% of the recommended daily value (DV) of just 22 grams per day—and 10% of your daily calories.

What is the most healthiest thing at Wendy's? ›

Wendy's Crispy Chicken Sandwich is made with lean, white meat chicken for a good source of protein, and it clocks in at just 330 calories. Topped with crispy lettuce and mayo, this sandwich is balanced with protein for fullness, carbs for extra energy, and fat for flavor—making it the perfect healthy Wendy's order.

Which Wendy's salad has the least amount of sodium? ›

If you prefer a salad with chicken, the one with the lowest sodium count is the half-size apple pecan chicken salad without cheese. Without the cheese (which contributes close to 200 milligrams of sodium), it becomes the lowest-sodium chicken option on Wendy's menu.

What menu item is Wendy's getting rid of? ›

Wendy's confirmed to TODAY.com that it has discontinued the Grilled Chicken Sandwich to make way for the new Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap, which seems to be a dupe of McDonald's discontinued Chicken Wrap Snack Wrap.

Why did Wendy's stop using lettuce? ›

Wendy's removes romaine lettuce used in sandwiches as CDC investigates E. coli outbreak in 4 states. Several people reported eating Wendy's sandwiches before getting sick. Wendy's is removing the romaine lettuce it uses in some of its sandwiches as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention investigates an E.

Why did Wendy's get rid of the salad bar? ›

Wendy's salad bar was a hit in the 70's and 80's, but as Wendy's restaurants became more operationally efficient and customers desired more portable salad offerings, salad bars were phased out in 2006.

Are Wendy's salads made fresh? ›

We prepare our salads fresh daily, so every bite is crispy, paired with fresh-cooked bacon, warm grilled chicken or flavorful chili. Feeling hungry yet?

What's in Wendy's cobb salad? ›

On the Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad, customers will enjoy our fresh-cooked Applewood Smoked Bacon, chopped tomatoes, grilled chicken, crispy fried onions, diced egg and creamy ranch dressing, all on top of Wendy's signature lettuce blend.

What does Wendy's Southwest salad have in it? ›

Made fresh daily with Wendy's signature lettuce blend, pepper jack cheese, diced tomatoes, cool, creamy avocado, Applewood smoked bacon, and grilled chicken breast hot off the grill, all topped with Marzetti® Simply Dressed® Southwest Ranch Dressing. It's zesty and Southwesty!

Is the Wendy's summer strawberry salad gluten free? ›

If you have Celiac's disease or a gluten-intolerance, you can order any of Wendy's salads without worrying about gluten content. However, there's a catch: Wendy's chicken and croutons contain gluten, so you'll have to order your salad without those toppings in order for it to remain gluten-free.

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