Chick-fil-A Salads 2026: Prices, Calories & Dressings Compared
Quick answer
Chick-fil-A has three entrée salads — Market ($9.69–$12.39, 550 cal), Spicy Southwest ($9.69–$12.39, 680 cal) and Cobb ($9.49–$12.19, 830 cal) — plus a Side Salad. Your dressing choice can add 25 to 310 calories.
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Chick-fil-A's salads are full meals, built on a bed of mixed greens with chicken on top. But "salad" doesn't automatically mean light: the Cobb Salad has more calories than a Spicy Deluxe sandwich. The difference comes down to toppings and dressing. Here's how the three entrée salads compare.
Salad prices
| Item | Typical price range (USD) | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Market Salad | $9.69 – $12.39 | 550 |
| Spicy Southwest Salad | $9.69 – $12.39 | 680 |
| Cobb Salad | $9.49 – $12.19 | 830 |
| Side Salad | $4.19 – $5.45 | 470 |
Price range = lowest and highest price seen across sampled Chick-fil-A restaurants in Dallas, Los Angeles and New York (online-ordering menus, Aug 2026). Your local price may be outside this range; check the Chick-fil-A app for your restaurant.
Salad nutrition
Chick-fil-A's published salad figures include the standard chicken, toppings and dressing.
| Item | Serving | Calories | Fat | Sat. fat | Sodium | Carbs | Fiber | Sugar | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Salad | 326 g | 550 | 31g | 6g | 1,010mg | 42g | 5g | 26g | 28g |
| Spicy Southwest Salad | 424 g | 680 | 49g | 10g | 1,570mg | 27g | 7g | 7g | 33g |
| Cobb Salad | 411 g | 830 | 60g | 13g | 2,180mg | 31g | 5g | 8g | 41g |
| Side Salad | 166 g | 470 | 42g | 8g | 700mg | 14g | 4g | 5g | 6g |
Source: Chick-fil-A's official Nutrition & Allergens page, checked October 25, 2026. “—” means the figure was not published for that item.
The three entrée salads
Market Salad
Mixed greens with grilled chicken, red and green apples, strawberries and blueberries, crumbled blue cheese, and toppings of harvest nut granola and a roasted nut blend, served with Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette. It's the lightest entrée salad at 550 calories, but also the sweetest — 26 g of sugar, mostly from fruit and granola.
Make it lighter: use Light Balsamic Vinaigrette (80 calories) instead of Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette (230 calories) — that alone saves 150 calories.
Spicy Southwest Salad
Mixed greens topped with spicy grilled chicken, grape tomatoes, roasted corn, black beans, poblano chiles, shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar, tortilla strips and chili-lime pepitas, served with Creamy Salsa dressing. 680 calories and 7 g of fiber — the highest-fiber salad.
Make it lighter: the Creamy Salsa dressing is 290 calories. Swapping to Light Italian (25 calories) cuts about 265 calories.
Cobb Salad
Mixed greens with fried Chick-fil-A Nuggets, roasted corn, Monterey Jack and Cheddar, crispy red bell peppers, bacon, a sliced hard-boiled egg and grape tomatoes, typically served with Avocado Lime Ranch. It's the biggest at 830 calories, 60 g fat and 2,180 mg sodium — almost a full day's recommended sodium for many adults.
Make it lighter: ask for grilled nuggets instead of breaded, and use half the dressing packet. Avocado Lime Ranch is 310 calories per packet.
Side Salad
Mixed greens with grape tomatoes, shredded cheese and crispy red bell peppers. The published 470 calories includes dressing, and the greens themselves are light — so the dressing you choose makes or breaks it.
Dressing calories
| Dressing | Calories per packet |
|---|---|
| Avocado Lime Ranch | 310 |
| Creamy Salsa | 290 |
| Garden Herb Ranch | 280 |
| Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette | 230 |
| Fat-Free Honey Mustard | 90 |
| Light Balsamic Vinaigrette | 80 |
| Light Italian | 25 |
Source: Chick-fil-A's official dipping sauces and dressings menu. See every sauce in our sauces and dressings guide.
Which salad is best for you?
| Goal | Best salad | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest calories | Market Salad | Use Light Balsamic: ≈ 400 cal |
| Most protein | Cobb Salad (41 g) | Grilled nuggets lower the fat |
| Lowest carbs | Cobb Salad (31 g) | Skip the corn and red peppers |
| Most fiber | Spicy Southwest (7 g) | Light Italian saves ≈ 265 cal |
| Cheapest | Side Salad | Add grilled nuggets for protein |
Is a Chick-fil-A salad worth $10–$12?
It's the priciest part of the menu. Per gram of protein, the salads are actually poor value compared with nuggets: the Cobb Salad works out to roughly $2.65 per 10 g of protein at mid-range prices, while 12 ct Grilled Nuggets cost about $2.60 per 10 g — with 630 fewer calories. If your goal is protein, a grilled nugget order plus a Side Salad can be the smarter buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the healthiest salad at Chick-fil-A?
The Market Salad is the lowest-calorie entrée salad at 550 calories as served, and it drops to about 400 calories with Light Balsamic Vinaigrette.
How many calories are in the Chick-fil-A Cobb Salad?
830 calories as served with chicken, toppings and dressing, with 60 g fat, 41 g protein and 2,180 mg sodium.
Can you get a salad without chicken at Chick-fil-A?
Yes, you can order any salad without chicken, which makes it vegetarian (check toppings like bacon on the Cobb). The price may not drop much.
What dressing comes with the Spicy Southwest Salad?
It's usually served with Creamy Salsa dressing (290 calories), but you can choose any dressing.
Are Chick-fil-A salads made fresh?
Chick-fil-A salads are assembled in the restaurant rather than shipped pre-made. Busy lunch hours usually mean the quickest turnover of ingredients.
Sources
- Nutrition and dressing calories: Chick-fil-A Nutrition & Allergens and Dipping Sauces & Dressings
- Prices: MenuPricesUSA, verified August 20, 2026