McDonald’s Asian Salad and 2- $25 Gift cards Giveaway

 

Credit: Rockinmama/McDonalds of So Cal

One of the most difficult challenges when we are out on the road or going on an  outing is finding something healthy to eat. I really am trying hard to change my eating habits and I have to admit it’s been a struggle. I’ve found that I can usually find at least one healthy treat at meal option at every restaurant.

 

Credit: Rockin Mama/McDonald’s of So Cal

McDonald’s has a great option with their revamped Asian Salad. McDonald’s has reintroduced their Asian Salad for a limited time in the  Southern California area restaurants. I love when the Asian Salad is on the menu because not only is it delish, it is also pretty low on calories and a great option when you are out on the road or take the kiddos to burn some fuel at your local McDoanld’s Playland.

 

Credit:Rockin Mama/McDonald’s of So Cal

McDonald’s Asian Salad contains 3 cups of lettuce,  edamame, snow peas red bell peppers, and sweet mandarin oranges.  You can top your salad with toasted almonds and either grilled or crispy chicken. The Asian Salad comes with a 90 calorie packet of Newman’s Own Low-fat Sesame Ginger Dressing. I love the grilled chicken option and including dressing it comes out to around 360 calories. Not only is it very tasty, it is also a great healthy option when you are out on the run.  You can learn more about ingredients and nutrition by visiting this site .

Last week, Caryn, Liz and I had the opportunity to try out the revamped salad with some other  OC bloggers. We also were able to have a q and a session with McDonald’s dietician who was also able to give some great options at McDonald’s and also gave us some great info. Here is a short video featuring some of the bloggers invited and McDonald’s dietician.

It’s giveaway time! I have two $25 Gift cards along with Salad Coupons to try out the new McDonald’s Asian Salad. All you have to do is leave a comment letting me know what your favorite McD’s treat is! For additional entries follow me on Twitter and/or on Facebook. You can also come back every day and leave a comment each day that the contest is running. The contest ends on June 29th at 11:59 pm. Winner will be chosen at random. Good luck!

Disclosure: This is part of a compensated campaign with McDonald’s of Southern California.

454 comments

  4. Shaina Wilson says:

    My daughter & I love to go to McDonalds 🙂
    We Love the chicken Mcnuggets & Mcflurry… That’s our favorite summertime treat! Fingers crossed we win!

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  10. vanessa says:

    I’d love to win! We live on a fixed income, when there is extra money I take the kids to mc donald s for dinner, let them play around for a bit wile I sit back and watch the facial expressions as they climb in and out of the play area, before leaving we always get a cone or sundae for desert. Gotta say we love mc donald s.

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  12. Marissa says:

    Wish I could say I was healthy and grab a salad or something but I LOVE their chicken nuggets!! I don’t think I have ever even tried a Big Mac! I finished off a 10 piece today like it was nothing!! Lol…ooh and their fries???!!! The best!

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  13. Becky Billingsley says:

    My favorite thing at McDonalds would be some good ‘ole french fries and their Coca Cola…don’t know what it is, but there is no other coke out there like McDonalds. Would love a gift card to take my kiddos!!

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  14. Kimba says:

    My son likes the soft-serve ice cream at McDonald’s. It’s his special treat after a good day at school or swim practice.

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  15. Delores says:

    Yummy! I have yet to try the Asian salad. My new favorite is the Jalapeno and cheese chicken salad. It sort of has the taste of a “torta”.

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  30. Nic says:

    I love their sugar free vanilla iced coffee, much cheaper than Starbucks, and I don’t have to take the baby out of the car. Can’t beat their fries!

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  31. Jenny Pyle says:

    I love their Mcflurry and I hear they have really good fresh baked cookies. My favorite meal though is their McGriddle for breakfast. Mmmmmmmm.

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  38. Amber K says:

    When I need a quick pick-me-up, I love their iced coffee-soo good! But for my sweet lil guy, he LOVES the strawberry banana smoothies. We stop and get these after doctor’s appointments, a yummy treat!

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  41. judi says:

    Actually I really like the oatmeal. since it is sold all day long I have been getting that while kids get sundaes and mcflurry. The oatmeal has a good taste that just fills a sweet need I crave at the end of the meal. Oh and I did get my brother hooked on it too each morning he buys it on his way to work at our office.

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  42. Emily Nelson says:

    I love (a little too much) McDonald’s chocolate dipped cone & frozen strawberry lemonade. A gift card would really come in handy to feed my family of 6 during this busy swim season!

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  54. Carrie K says:

    I have 2 FAVE treats at Mc D’s! One is the McCafe Caramel Frappe & the second is the Fruit & Yogurt Parfait! They are both so VERY YUMMY!
    ~FB Follower!

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  77. Elizabeth Gallardo says:

    We LOVE McDonalds when we go we almost always get the 20 pc. nuggets w/bbq sauce, 1 or 2 sm. fries, 2 lg. sweet teas, and two lg. carmel frappes. for my husband, me, and are 18 month old and on the weekends we have my step daughter which also wants to add a happy meal nuggets.

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  121. Elizabeth says:

    The sundaes and french fries at McD’s rock! The Asian salad looks delicious. I will have to try it one of these days 🙂

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  123. Theron N.Willis says:

    A Catholic dinner? Fillet-O-Fish served on Friday. That is my favorite McDonald’s Treat.

    Hope to win!

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  152. Denise B. says:

    My favorite is their “Premium Crispy Chicken Club Sandwich”. Years ago, I just loved their apple pies that were deep-fried; I miss those! 🙁

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  174. Betty N says:

    daily comment
    Grandpa takes the kids for a kid cone and to play in their indoor playground..so nice in this hot weather.

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  178. Sylvie W says:

    Who remembers the McDonald’s kids song?

    “McDonalds is your kind of place, they feed you rattle snakes, hamburgers up your nose, french fries between your toes”.

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  179. Selene says:

    My favorite McDonald’s treat is a Big Mac, but I usually opt for something healthier and often one of their salads.

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  182. Jacob says:

    My favorite has always been McNuggets with Sweet & Sour Sauce! I love it! Although, the Rolos mcflurry they have right now is pretty good (although unhealthy)

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  224. Cindy M says:

    My favorite treat is the McRib sandwiches, with added bacon. This special treat is only offered once or twice a year.

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  288. Sylvie W says:

    McD’s milkshakes are a treat. They are very thick; I can remember them this way when I was a child and sucking the life out of my straw to slurp up my shake. Vanilla is my preferred flavor.

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  295. Sylvie W says:

    I like eating breakfast for lunch. Pancakes for dinner are a treat. I really like McDo’s Big Breakfast with Hotcakes. Pity it is not available all day. I happily carb up.

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  309. Debbie C says:

    My favorite treat at McDonald’s is the fries, fresh and hot. I don’t get them often, so they are a treat.

    dchrisg3 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  320. Katharina says:

    My favorite McDonalds treat is a regular hamburger. Just 250 calories so I feel good about eating it even when I’m dieting. Katharina angelsandmusic[at]gmail[dot]com

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  348. Ashley says:

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway! This is my Tuesday comment. Their fries are yummy!

    ashaldridge (at) gmail (dot) com

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  357. Katie S. says:

    I love stopping in for a Big Mac every now and then. Yeah, yeah, they’re bad for you bla bla bla… I like them and have like 1 per month, so shut up!

    Anyway, thanks for the giveaway 🙂

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  369. Erin E says:

    My favorite McDonalds treat is their Strawberry Sundae’s. Thank you for the lovely giveaway.
    sewmuchstuff at ymail dot com

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  405. Lisa Z says:

    We love the smoothies, especially the new mango-pineapple one. Glad to see you are on Facebook- I’m a follower 🙂

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  423. Vicki Dahlstrom says:

    The McDonald’s fish sandwiches are my absolute favorite. I like the fact that they serve salads now, also. I think next time I go there, I’ll try one of their salads.

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  425. John says:

    I have come to love their chicken nuggets……..
    Even though they might not be the healthiest thing, they sure are tasty!

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  428. Joanne Schultz says:

    I love the double cheeseburgers! Although I liked them more when they were $1!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  431. Sylvie W says:

    I like so many items on McDonald’s menu (hamburgers, fries, pies, cookies, smoothies) that a favorite is hard to select because it depends on my taste buds on that particular day. I’ll say my savory favorite are their wonderful, crisp fries and my sweet favorite in the caramel sundae.

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  446. Kathy S says:

    I really love their new “Strawberry Lemonade!” First tried it on a day when it was 99 degrees, and it was wonderful!

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