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Applebee’s Wood Fired Grilled Salads & Sweepstakes

27 July, 2016 by KatBp 84 Comments

Disclosure: I received an Applebee’s gift card in exchange for sharing about this. The opinions are all 100% my own and may differ from yours. 
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Have you all heard about Applebee’s new Wood Fired Grill Salads yet? Starting at $8.99 at participating restaurants, the new Wood Fired Grill Salad lineup includes:

  • NEW Southwestern Steak Salad: Hand-Cut Wood Fired USDA Choice Top Sirloin Steak paired with chimichurri, pico de gallo, corn and black bean salsa, cheddar, crispy tortilla strips and a creamy house-made cilantro ranch dressing.
  • NEW Grilled Watermelon and Spicy Shrimp Salad: Mixed greens, cucumbers, feta, almonds and house-made creamy mint-Greek yogurt dressing. Also available with Spicy Blackened Chicken.
  • NEW Spicy Blackened Grilled Chicken, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad: Mixed greens, pickled in-house red onions, cilantro leaves and house-made champagne vinaigrette.
  • NEW Crispy Chicken ‘N Spicy Cornbread Salad: Mixed greens, made-in-house jalapeno cornbread croutons, grape tomatoes, shredded cheddar, applewood-smoked bacon and buttermilk dressing.

To celebrate the tasty lighter-fare menu and #NationalWatermelonDay, they would like to invite you to check-out your local Applebee’s and sample one of the new salads. From July 20 – August 3 you can enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Applebee’s by submitting your favorite salad recipe to the Applebee’s Twitter or Instagram using the #WoodFired hashtag or their best #WatermelonSmile (use the fruit to make a smiley face.)

Have any of you tried any of these wood fired grilled salads yet? If you have, I’d love to hear about what you think of them!

Disclosure: I received an Applebee’s gift card in exchange for sharing about this. The opinions are all 100% my own and may differ from yours. 

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  1. Robin Rue

    27 July, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    We were just at Applebee’s last night. I will be sure to try one of the salads next time 🙂

    Reply
    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 1:11 am

      Great! I love Applebee’s! I can’t wait to try these salads.

      Reply
  2. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle

    27 July, 2016 at 2:59 pm

    Grill fired anything is always a winner for me. I’ve got to get over there and try some of these grilled salads out. Thanks!

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    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 1:00 am

      You’re welcome. I hope you enjoy them! I can’t wait to try them out either.

      Reply
  3. Amy Desrosiers

    27 July, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    I love Applebees apps and meals. The Quesadilla Burger is one of my favorite options.

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    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 1:01 am

      That sounds really good. I haven’t tried that yet.

      Reply
  4. Jeanette

    27 July, 2016 at 3:28 pm

    Anything wood-fired or grilled tastes delicious. It dresses up any salad and gives you an extra supply of protein. Applebees is one of our favorite places to go and I will have to try one of these salads the next time we visit!

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    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 1:02 am

      I completely agree. I love grilled salads. I can’t wait to try Applebee’s. I’m sure they’re going to be amazing.

      Reply
  5. Allie D.

    27 July, 2016 at 3:35 pm

    It’s been a while since we’ve been to Applebee’s. We need to go and tryout their new salads! They all sound delicious!

    Reply
    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 12:52 am

      They sure do! I’m planning on trying them this weekend. I can’t wait!

      Reply
  6. Jonna

    27 July, 2016 at 5:31 pm

    I love a fantastic salad! Excited to give these a try!

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    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 12:51 am

      Me too! Salads are great!

      Reply
  7. Terri Ramsey Beavers

    27 July, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    I haven’t tried any of these wood fired grilled salads yet but I will. When I do, I’ll upload a snapshot with one of the hashtags for my chance to win.

    Reply
    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 1:05 am

      Awesome! I hope you enjoy them! I bet they’re going to be great. I can’t wait to try them.

      Reply
  8. Brandy

    27 July, 2016 at 5:52 pm

    I love eating at Applebee’s! A Wood Fired Grill Salad sounds delicious!

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    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 1:04 am

      It sure does. I can’t wait to try them.

      Reply
  9. Sarah

    27 July, 2016 at 5:57 pm

    Omg my mouth is watering already. I love Applebee’s

    Reply
    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 1:04 am

      Me too! It’s one of my favorite restaurants. My youngest always wants to go there too.

      Reply
  10. Cindy Ingalls

    27 July, 2016 at 8:24 pm

    It’s so exciting to see watermelon popping up in salads this summer. I love the refreshing sweet taste juxtaposed with savory.

    Reply
    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 1:05 am

      I completely agree. Grilled watermelon is good. I tried it for the first time not long ago.

      Reply
  11. Elizabeth O.

    27 July, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    Wow! Grilled seafood is always a nice addition to any salad. You can’t go wrong with a refreshing watermelon and spicy shrimp, that’s simply awesome. Good to know they have these new dishes that we can enjoy. Perfect for the summer!

    Reply
    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 1:06 am

      They sure are great. I can’t wait to go and enjoy one myself.

      Reply
  12. Dawn McAlexander

    27 July, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    I always say that I have never met a salad that I didn’t like. I would probably really enjoy Applebee’s salads as well.

    Reply
    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 1:07 am

      I know I will enjoy them. I can’t wait to try them out.

      Reply
  13. Cathi Crismon

    27 July, 2016 at 10:31 pm

    I love Applebee’s! Always have. We meet there often with our family.

    Reply
    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 1:05 am

      That’s good! I love Applebee’s too. They have such great food.

      Reply
  14. Bella

    27 July, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    I couldn’t tell you the last time I visited Applebees. These new items sound so yummy – especially the watermelon shrimp salad.

    Reply
    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 1:08 am

      I’m so excited to try them. They all sound amazing!

      Reply
  15. Alicia

    27 July, 2016 at 11:31 pm

    These salads all sound so delicious! I love the idea of cornbread croutons- so unique!

    Reply
    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 1:07 am

      Right! They sound so good.

      Reply
  16. Liz Mays

    28 July, 2016 at 12:16 am

    Oh were definitely going to have to try out those salads. The Spicy Blackened Grilled Chicken Salad sounds like my kind of meal!

    Reply
    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 1:09 am

      They sure do sound great. I can’t wait to try them out too.

      Reply
  17. Maria

    28 July, 2016 at 12:30 am

    I haven’t been to Applebee’s in about a year. Now I have the best excuse to go back…Crispy Chicken ‘N Spicy Cornbread Salad!

    Reply
    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 1:09 am

      I thought that one sounded amazing too!

      Reply
  18. NPC

    28 July, 2016 at 12:55 am

    Love how Applebee’s expanded their menu. Definitely trying a new salad next time we go out for lunch.

    Reply
    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 1:10 am

      Awesome! I hope you like it! I can’t wait to try them too.

      Reply
  19. Vera Sweeney

    28 July, 2016 at 2:04 am

    I love how amazing these salads look!! I hope to be able to try one they sound delicious.

    Reply
    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 10:46 pm

      They sure do. I plan to try one this weekend.

      Reply
  20. janis

    28 July, 2016 at 2:44 am

    Yum, that all looks really good. What a yummy giveaway!

    Reply
    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 11:00 pm

      It really does! I love Applebee’s!

      Reply
  21. Jenny

    28 July, 2016 at 3:12 am

    I had not seen these salads at Applebees before. I am going to have to pick one of these up soon they look amazing.

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    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 11:50 pm

      They really do! I can’t wait to try them too.

      Reply
  22. Kelly Hutchinson

    28 July, 2016 at 5:06 am

    We are going to Applebee’s on Monday! We cannot wait to try these new salads! They look and sound amazing.

    Reply
    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 11:50 pm

      Awesome! You’ll have to let me know what you think of them!

      Reply
  23. Chubskulit Rose

    28 July, 2016 at 6:47 am

    I haven’t tried grilling watermelon but it looks delicious. My kids and husband love applebees but I don’t because their food is a little too salty for me.

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    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 11:52 pm

      I’ve never had any issue with their food being salty. The salads look amazing though. I can’t wait to try them.

      Reply
  24. Julie Syl Kalungi

    28 July, 2016 at 9:37 am

    Hmmm wood fired grill salad…Sounds intriguing, We dont have Applebees in UK< will check it out when I pop over stateside!

    Reply
    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 11:55 pm

      That’s to bad. I hope you get a chance to try them out. They’re amazing!

      Reply
  25. Ricci

    28 July, 2016 at 10:09 am

    I love Applebees but I haven’t tried their new salads yet!! They look delicious and I need to try them asap!!

    Reply
    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 11:56 pm

      They sure do! I can’t wait to try them out.

      Reply
  26. Lynndee

    28 July, 2016 at 10:37 am

    I’ve never tried any of those salads yet. But I love anything grilled so that would be the one that I’ll try next time we’re at Applebee’s.

    Reply
    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 11:56 pm

      I can’t wait to try them. I’m planning on going there this weekend.

      Reply
  27. Bonnie @wemake7

    28 July, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    Oooo I love applebee’s. I think we have one in the next town over, will have to visit soon.

    Reply
    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 11:58 pm

      Awesome. I love Applebee’s!

      Reply
  28. Ann Bacciaglia

    28 July, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    Applebee’s is one of my favorite places to go out to eat. I will have to go check out the new menu.

    Reply
    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 11:58 pm

      Same here! My youngest really loves Applebee’s. She always wants to go there.

      Reply
  29. Kristin

    28 July, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    Being a vegetarian finding delicious salads is a must! I gotta try these!

    Reply
    • KatBp

      28 July, 2016 at 11:59 pm

      Salads are amazing. I can’t wait to try these out too!

      Reply
  30. Nikki Wayne

    28 July, 2016 at 2:07 pm

    Applebee’s sounds really nice! I want to have this in our country too.

    Reply
    • KatBp

      29 July, 2016 at 12:00 am

      That’s to bad you don’t have one. They’re an amazing restaurant!

      Reply
  31. Shannon Graham

    28 July, 2016 at 2:26 pm

    The Applebee’s near me is so gross but if I drive an hour, the Applebee’s there is the best place to eat. Love these new salad recipes!

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    • KatBp

      29 July, 2016 at 12:01 am

      That’s to bad you have one near that isn’t good. I am so excited to try their salads too!

      Reply
  32. Tara

    28 July, 2016 at 4:02 pm

    All these salads sound so delish. I wish we had Applebee’s here in Canada. I would love to try the Grilled Watermelon and Spicy Shrimp Salad.

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    • KatBp

      29 July, 2016 at 12:27 am

      That’s to bad! Hopefully if you ever come to the U.S. you’ll be able to try them out!

      Reply
  33. Emma Spellman

    28 July, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    I have never had grilled watermelon, but that looks great. Our last experience at Applebee’s wasn’t great, but maybe we will try them out again.

    Reply
    • KatBp

      29 July, 2016 at 12:02 am

      Sorry to hear that. I love Applebee’s! I hope you have a better experience next time.

      Reply
  34. adriana

    29 July, 2016 at 12:45 am

    These salads sound amazing! Applebees is the best, everything is so yummy! Can’t wait to try this one!

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    • KatBp

      29 July, 2016 at 1:12 am

      I agree! I love Applebee’s!

      Reply
  35. Nicole Haas Etolen

    29 July, 2016 at 2:40 am

    Oh, Applebee’s got a nice menu. I want to try these new additions.

    Reply
    • KatBp

      29 July, 2016 at 11:20 am

      Me too! I’m planning on going tomorrow! I can’t wait.

      Reply
  36. rosepetalsinthesea

    29 July, 2016 at 3:18 am

    I can’t really eat anything from there since many of their food has meat in it, but I do love, love, love their desserts! Their blondies are my favorite. 🙂 – HilLesha

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    • KatBp

      29 July, 2016 at 11:20 am

      I’ve never tried those. They sound great though!

      Reply
  37. Lisa Rios

    29 July, 2016 at 8:49 am

    I love anything that is grilled & my goodness these are some delicious grilled salads from Applebees, I would take anytime. The Watermelon and Spicy Shrimp would be my favorite among these & I would love that combo of Avocado and Grapefruit as well!

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    • KatBp

      29 July, 2016 at 11:20 am

      I’m planning to go tomorrow. I think I’ll be tried the watermelon one. It sounds so good!

      Reply
  38. Christina Aliperti

    29 July, 2016 at 11:27 am

    Applebees is the best! I love steak. I try to limit the amount of red meat that I eat but every once in a while I need to have steak.

    Reply
    • KatBp

      29 July, 2016 at 11:40 am

      I love Applebee’s too! They have some of the best food.

      Reply
  39. jennifer {fabfatale.com}

    29 July, 2016 at 11:35 am

    on a whim, we threw some watermelon on the barbie last year and it was amazing! i would love to try applebees Grilled Watermelon and Spicy Shrimp Salad! that sounds so good, and perfect for summer!

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    • KatBp

      29 July, 2016 at 11:40 am

      I tried grilled watermelon not long ago too and it was pretty good!

      Reply
  40. shantha2015

    29 July, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    My family loves Apple bees! All of these dishes look so yummy.

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    • KatBp

      29 July, 2016 at 3:02 pm

      They sure do. I can’t wait to try them out!

      Reply
  41. MaggieBranch

    31 July, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    We love Applebees! It is one of those restaurants where the entire family can find something yummy to enjoy, but at the same time you don’t go broke taking the family out. I love all of the Applebees salads that they have had in the past and am SO excited to try these new ones out!

    Reply
    • KatBp

      1 August, 2016 at 9:02 am

      I just tried the cornbread one over the weekend and it was really good!

      Reply
  42. Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen

    2 August, 2016 at 9:47 am

    I don’t know if the Applebee’s here have these wood fired salads but I’m gonna check it out.

    Reply
    • KatBp

      2 August, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      I’m sure they do! They’re a newer item and they’re so good too.

      Reply

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