Apple Pecan Salad (Inspired by Wendy's)

Savor the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with this Apple Pecan Salad, inspired by Wendy’s iconic creation. This vibrant, gluten-free salad combines crisp mixed greens with the refreshing crunch of Granny Smith and red apple slices, complemented by the caramelized sweetness of candied pecans and the creamy richness of crumbled blue cheese. Juicy grilled chicken strips add protein, while dried cranberries provide subtle sweetness and an irresistible chew. Tossed in a luscious raspberry vinaigrette, this quick and easy salad recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for a satisfying lunch or a light dinner. Bursting with fresh, wholesome ingredients, it’s a restaurant-quality dish you can easily recreate at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

200 grams Mixed greens
1 large Granny Smith apple
1 large Red apple
100 grams Candied pecans
80 grams Blue cheese
50 grams Dried cranberries
1 medium Grilled chicken breast
60 ml Raspberry vinaigrette dressing

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and thoroughly dry the mixed greens. Set aside.

Step 2

Remove the core and slice both the Granny Smith and red apples into thin wedges.

Step 3

Roughly chop the candied pecans to ensure they are bite-sized.

Step 4

If the grilled chicken breast is not pre-cooked, grill it until fully cooked, then slice into thin strips.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced apples, grilled chicken, and dried cranberries.

Step 6

Crumble the blue cheese over the top of the salad.

Step 7

Add the candied pecans.

Step 8

Drizzle the raspberry vinaigrette dressing over the salad.

Step 9

Toss everything gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1070.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1781.6

Total Fat 97.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 189.6mg	0%
Sodium 1808.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 162.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.1g	0%
Total Sugars 125.2g
Protein 72.2g	0%

Vitamin D 16IU	0%
Calcium 612.2mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 2151.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.4%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 35.8%