Wendy's Berry Burst Chicken Salad is back
PSA from blogger Jenica Parcell: Go to your local Wendy's
You may recognize the author behind today's post, Jenica Parcell aka A Slice of Style, hersthe blogInInstagram. As a busy mom of two (twins, nonetheless!), we're glad Jenica shares her thoughts on why drive-thrus rock, and more importantly, her experience trying Wendy's® Berry Burst Chicken Salad. We won't say too much, but in her words it is so delicious that she recommended the salad to several family members. Read on to see why!
Disclaimer: Thanks to Wendy's for partnering with me on this post! All opinions are my own.
My life has changed so much since having kids and I appreciate certain things I didn't before... like the convenience of drive-thrus – HA! For the next two years (at least), you'll be hard-pressed to find me and my kids at a restaurant that doesn't have a drive-thru. I can handle A LOT but going to restaurants with my kids is one of those things that isn't my forte because they run in two directions and want to get in the salt and napkins and climb under the tables and I'm just a man. Just a little person doing my best. ;)
Anyway, now that we've established my deep love for the invention of the drive-thru, let's move on to why I really love Wendy's. THEIR SALADS! I hope you don't feel like I'm yelling at you. I just feel like we should all be on the same page regarding my enthusiasm for Wendy's salads.
One of my favorite things to do is go through the Wendy's drive-thru, order me a salad (while my kids are safely in their beloved car seats), and then go to the park and let them have fun while I can watch them play and eat my salad! They also love it when I order Wendy's chicken for them. Swinging at Wendy's is a win/win situation. Our house stays clean, no dishes need to be washed and no food is thrown on the floor. I bet you can guess which two are the biggest culprits. Eating Wendy's gives us a chance to enjoy the outdoors without the stress of packing a lunch, because getting us all out of the house can be stressful enough.
Wendy's Berry Burst Chicken Salad is DELICIOUS. Really, really, wonderful. One of my highest values in life is honesty. If it wasn't good, I wouldn't be telling you to run, don't walk, and go get one yourself, like I'm doing now. I love that it's a choice for busy people like me. I like to eat healthy meals and not many restaurants have options that I can easily order at a drive-thru. At many other restaurants I have to choose between freshly prepared and convenience. At Wendy's I don't have to choose between convenience and delicious, freshly prepared food, because they offer me both. Thanks for getting it, Wendy's.
I even convinced my mother, sisters and friends to buy these salads. Believe me, it wasn't difficult. In fact, I called my mom the other day and she said, "Guess where I am?! The Wendy's is driving through to get my salad." I mean, this is the least I can do for the people who love me most. I am a giver.
Wendy's Berry Burst Chicken Salad has delicious chicken, crispy lettuce, berries, toasted almonds, and a raspberry vinaigrette dressing that actually fits my daily calorie intake goal. For reference, many other dressings with the same serving size contain at least three times as many calories. THREE TIMES! I only need one dressing packet for my full-size Berry Burst Chicken Salad, which means it's only 50 calories. This is incredible.
To summarize my message to you today, my friend, I want you to know that there IS a magical place where you can get everything you want and need. It's a fresh salad option, and you don't have to witness a store-bought restaurant meltdown by your kids, which is truly a priceless gift. Just head to Wendy's, aka "the solution for the busy person to get a freshly made salad while everyone involved stays healthy." Don't mention it.
FAQs
The Wendy's Berry Burst Chicken Salad has delicious chicken, crunchy lettuce, berries, roasted almonds, and a raspberry vinaigrette dressing that actually fits within my daily calorie intake goals. For reference, a lot of other dressings that are the same serving size have at least three times the calories.
Is Wendy's Strawberry Summer Salad back? ›
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 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.
Does Wendy's have a strawberry salad? ›
We like to keep our salad lineup fresh with seasonally inspired menu items like our limited-time Summer Strawberry Salad alongside our range of bold, year-round salad options: Taco Salad, Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad, Parmesan Caesar Salad or Apple Pecan Salad.
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.
Is Wendy's making salads? ›
High-quality, fresh ingredients
We were built on fresh, so we start with fresh, high-quality ingredients—from fresh, never-frozen beef1 to applewood-smoked bacon and the seasonal produce we use in our salads.
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 can a diabetic eat at Wendy's? ›
Opt for Wendy's grilled chicken sandwiches or salads over their breaded or fried counterparts. The Grilled Chicken Sandwich or Grilled Chicken Wrap are good options. Customize your order by asking for no mayo or cheese, and request extra veggies instead.
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.
Is the cobb salad at Wendy's healthy? ›
This salad alone takes up 21.5% of your daily recommended calorie amount. The recommended daily amount of sodium is 2300 mg and saturated fat is 20g. For one meal, this salad doesn't leave room for many other meals if you want to meet your daily recommendation goals.
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'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.
How many calories are in a Wendy's Berry salad? ›
The Wendys Berry Burst Salad contains 260 calories per serving.
How many calories in a 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 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!
