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- Sticky garlic sesame wings paired with a fresh mandarin crunch salad create a perfectly balanced, flavor-packed meal.
Back in 2002, Wendy’s introduced their Mandarin Chicken Salad, and let me tell you—it was the order. If I was getting fast food, that salad was non-negotiable.
Then in 2010… they discontinued it. Tragic.
Every now and then, I still get the urge to pull up to Wendy’s and get that sweet, citrusy, crunchy fix—only to remember it’s gone. And honestly? That kind of disappointment builds character. Or at least it builds determination.
So I did what any cook in my position would do—I made my own version.
And I’m not even going to pretend to be humble about it… it slaps. Hard.
It’s everything I loved about that original salad, but fresher, brighter, and with a little bit of my own spin. The sweetness from the mandarin oranges balances perfectly with the tangy vinegar in the dressing, while the sesame and soy bring in that rich, savory depth. And the crunch from the chow mein noodles? Elite. Truly.
To round it out, I paired it with garlic sesame soy glazed chicken wings—sticky, savory, and packed with flavor. Together, it hits that perfect balance of fresh and indulgent.
This one has definitely earned a spot in our regular rotation, and I hope it becomes a favorite in your kitchen too.
