Best Copycat Wendys Chickenpecan Salad Recipes

Copycat Wendy's Chicken/Pecan Salad image

Provided by gaynel mohler

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2-3 c spring mix lettuce greens ( sold in salad section )
1/2 small unpeeled red apple, chunked
1 Tbsp heaping, feta cheese crumbles
1 Tbsp craisins
1 Tbsp chopped toasted pecans
1 oz grilled chicken breast, cut up bite size ( i have used tyson's pre-cooked) in the fresh meat section

Steps:

Wendy's Mandarin Chicken Salad image

Provided by senseicheryl

Time 35m

Yield 2 salads, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 pinch garlic powder
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
5 cups romaine lettuce
2 cups mixed greens
5 ounces carrots, shredded
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted, salted
1 cup canned mandarin oranges, packed in juice and drained
1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup chow mein noodles (optional)
1/2 cup sliced almonds, roasted (optional)

Steps:

Add the dressing ingredients in a mixing bowl and blend with a mixer until combined. Chill before serving.
As the dressing chills, add chicken breasts to a pot of boiling water. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until cooked.
Once the chicken is tender and no longer pink, remove from the pot and cut into bite sized pieces.
Combine chicken and other remaining salad ingredients in a bowl.
Toss the salad with the dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 521.1, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 21.7, Protein 31.8

Wendy's Famous Chicken Salad image

Provided by RNurse Mom

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup red seedless grapes, sliced
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Boil Chicken until fully cooked (I like to use cut up pieces of chicken on the bone. It makes the moistest chicken salad.).
While Chicken is cooking prepare/chop Celery, Grapes (I find red seedless grapes sweeter), and Parsley.
De-bone Chicken and remove skin and cartilage.
Place shredded/diced chicken meat in bowl.
In a preheated 350 oven, place Almonds in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
Toast Almonds for approximately 10 minutes (or until slightly golden.) turning Almonds at least once in between. **Keep a close eye on these while cooking, they can over cook very rapidly!
In a separate bowl, prepare and whip Heavy Whipping Cream until you achieve soft peaks (or according to package directions.).
Combine Chicken, Celery, Grapes, Parsley, Salt and Mayonnaise.
Gently fold in toasted Almonds and whipped/prepared Heavy Whipping Cream.
Chill until ready to serve.
Serve on large bakery sized Cresent Rolls or on a bed of lettuce or Pita Bread.