Wendy's New Salads Review and $10 Gift Card Giveaway

I recently participated in an online blogger presentation showcasing Wendy's new Salads, featuring Chef Rick Tramonto and Beth Thibault, Manager, Menu Innovation.

In response to customer feedback, and requests for more texture (e.g. croutons), drier lettuce, smaller pieces (e.g. chicken), and "flavor excitement, " Wendy's introduced four new salads: Apple Pecan Chicken, Baja, Spicy Chicken Caesar, BLT Cobb.

I had never tried a salad from Wendy's before, but after viewing the presentation and Chef Rick Tramonto prepare the salads, I couldn't wait!

I was fortunate to receive a $10 gift card to try one of Wendy's new salads, and since I love Mexican food, I decided to try out the Baja Salad.

The salad consisted of a bed of fresh and spring mix lettuce, and was topped with cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, guacamole, pico de gallo, tortilla strips and a Creamy Red Jalapeno dressing.

It was DELICIOUS! (Note: the Baja Salad comes with Chili, but since I don't eat beef, I requested no Chili).

The lettuce was fresh (I saw no brown or wilted pieces), the guacamole was really good (some of the best I've ever had), the pico de gallo was tasty (I just wish they gave a little more), the tortilla strips added a nice, savory crunch, and the dressing gave the salad a nice, spicy kick.

Although I do wish they offered chicken instead of chili on the Baja salad, I thought it was still really good without the chili, and the next time I'll either get the Baja salad again, or I'll try the BLT Cobb since it has bacon, and to me, just about everything tastes better with bacon!

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Win: One lucky winner will receive a $10 Wendy's Gift Card!

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

Congratulations to jakiesmom!

• To enter, comment on which of the new salads is your favorite, or which are you most eager to try.
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Thank you to the sponsor for providing the gift cards for review and giveaway. I received no monetary compensation for this post. All opinions are my own.

12:00 AM Posted in: giveaways,reviews
Gem is a Hawaii Mom Blogger who posts reviews and giveaways, and blogs about life in Hawaii as a mom of 3 boys, including one with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. She loves to travel, bake, and eat anything with chocolate.