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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Wendy's Strawberry Fields Chicken Salad Copycat Recipe

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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

What ingredients are in Wendy's strawberry salad? ›

Like their other craft salads, the Strawberry Salad is made fresh daily. Fresh strawberries and grilled chicken are piled on top of a bed of spring mix lettuce. Add in smoky applewood bacon, a Tuscan cheese blend, candied almonds and a champagne vinaigrette, and you have a recipe for a flavor explosion in every bite.

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.

What lettuce is in Wendy's salad? ›

Our take on this signature salad begins with fresh romaine lettuce and is topped with grilled chicken, Italian cheeses, crunchy Parmesan croutons and creamy Caesar dressing. Apple Pecan Salad: For sweet, bold flavors, order our beloved Apple Pecan Salad.

What is the healthiest salad to eat at Wendy's? ›

Wendy's has a few salad options for those who need to eat more greens, and according to Mary Sabat MS, RDN, LD, one of the best ones to choose is the Parmesan Caesar Salad.

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.

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.

Does Wendy's use iceberg lettuce? ›

The romaine lettuce used on Wendy's burgers is a romaine and iceberg lettuce hybrid that is smaller than regular romaine heads and is not the same type of lettuce used in Wendy's salads.

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

Baconator

Bacon alone can pack in a concerning amount of sodium into your diet, and that's not the only health risk presented by this processed meat. Altogether, the Baconator contains 1540mg sodium, 960 calories, and 66g fat. You're better off choosing something else, especially if you're looking out for your heart.

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.

Who makes Wendy's champagne vinaigrette? ›

WENDY'S SALADS ARE FULL OF FRESH INGREDIENTS AND DRESSED WITH DELICIOUS DRESSINGS FROM MARZETTI® SIMPLY DRESSED LINE OF SALAD DRESSINGS.

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.

Are Wendy's salads good the next day? ›

One more thing – they guarantee that their salads stay fresh for 36 hours (unless you leave them in a hot car then that's on you!)

What is the Wendy's salad recall? ›

Coli Outbreak. MONDAY, Aug 22, 2022 - - Amid an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 37 people in four states, the Wendy's fast food chain has removed romaine lettuce from its sandwiches in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Are Wendy's salads made fresh? ›

Each of Wendy's premium salad offerings are made fresh every day, starting with chopping fresh iceberg and romaine lettuce, cucumbers, red peppers and tomatoes in every restaurant. At Wendy's, it's not what your salad goes into, it's what goes into your salad.

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 Wendy's Strawberry Summer salad gluten free? ›

Salads: Almost all of Wendy's salads are gluten-free, as long as you avoid adding chicken and croutons.

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