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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 is Wendy's strawberry salad made of? ›

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 many calories are in a Wendy's Strawberry Fields 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? ›

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.

What brand of salad dressing does Wendy's use? ›

Wendy's salads are full of fresh ingredients and dressed with delicious dressings from Marzetti® Simply Dressed line of salad dressings.

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

We like the apple pecan chicken salad with apples, cranberries, pecans and crumbled blue cheese. A half-size will satisfy, with 340 calories and 20 grams of protein. You can also order the grilled chicken sandwich as a lettuce wrap; you'll slash more than 300 milligrams of sodium by doing so.

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.

Does Wendy's use frozen chicken? ›

The meat is actually fresh, never frozen.

Well, the beef is. Where I worked, the chicken (grilled, homestyle, spicy, nugs) was delivered to the restaurant frozen, but the burger patties remained refrigerated at all times. So, the answer to the infamous question, "Where's the beef?" is definitely "in the cooler."

What salad did Wendy's get rid of? ›

A BLT cobb salad originally appeared on Wendy's menu in 2010, but was discontinued after 4 years.

Does Wendy's salad calories include dressing? ›

Made with chopped romaine lettuce, greenhouse-grown grape tomatoes and an all-white meat grilled chicken fillet, the salad is 410 calories even at its most indulgent, full size with all dry toppings included, and is still under 500 calories when paired with one packet of creamy Caesar Dressing by Marzetti® Simply ...

What food has the most calories at Wendy's? ›

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.

How healthy is Wendy's summer strawberry salad? ›

Nutrition Facts
Calories 450(1883 kJ)
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol120 mg40%
Sodium1070 mg45%
Total Carbohydrate25 g8%
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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.

What ingredients are in Wendy's strawberry salad? ›

Delivering the taste of summer with quality ingredients like sun-ripened, hand-picked strawberries, juicy grilled chicken, crisp Applewood smoked bacon, a savory Tuscan cheese blend, drizzled with a sweet and tangy Champagne Vinaigrette–all atop a bed of Wendy's fresh spring mix lettuce blend for a perfectly sweet and ...

Does Wendy's use bagged lettuce? ›

Conversation. Our romaine lettuce isn't bagged at a factory. It's hand-washed and hand-chopped in our restaurants.

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 is a Wendy Strawberry? ›

Wendy Strawberry is a Junebearing variety that produces heavy yields of large, wedge-shaped fruits early in the strawberry season. The fruits have an excellent fresh flavor for fresh eating, pies, desserts and preserves.

What brand is Wendy's champagne dressing? ›

Check Out How Marzetti Helps Wendy's Salads Dress to Impress

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

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