Wendy's Reveals New Southwest Avocado Chicken Salad and Sandwich

For the spring, Wendy's goes with avocado in introducing the new Southwest Avocado Chicken Salad and its chicken sandwich counterpart.

The Southwest Avocado Chicken Salad features grilled chicken, applewood-smoked bacon, diced tomatoes, shredded pepper jack cheese and avocados seasoned with lime and salt over a bed of salad greens. Martzetti Southwest Ranch Dressing comes on the side.

The Southwest Avocado Chicken Sandwich consists of avocado seasoned with lime and salt, a Spicy Chicken breast filet (you can also opt for a Homestyle or Grilled chicken filet), applewood-smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and Marzetti Southwest Ranch Sauce on a toasted premium bun.

Both items can be found at participating Wendy's restaurants nationwide for a limited time. The suggested price for a full-size Southwest Avocado Chicken Salad is $6.69 while a half portion is $4.69 (may vary). The Southwest Avocado Chicken Sandwich carries a suggested price of $5.79.

The chain is also offering new Limeade as a beverage option. It's basically their lemonade over ice with lime syrup mixed in.

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Nutritional Info - Wendy's Southwest Avocado Chicken Salad - Full Size
Calories - 600 (from Fat - 370)
Fat - 41g (Saturated Fat - 11g)
Sodium - 1220mg
Carbs - 18g (Sugar - 7g)
Protein - 42g

Nutritional Info - Wendy's Southwest Avocado Chicken Sandwich
Calories - 690 (from Fat - 310)
Fat - 34g (Saturated Fat - 9g)
Sodium - 1480mg
Carbs - 57g (Sugar - 6g)
Protein - 38g