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Chick-fil-A Cobb Salad — Calories, Dressings & Price
Full ingredient breakdown, calories with each dressing and protein, plus a copycat recipe.
- Cobb
- 490–800 cal
- 35 g protein
Last updated
The Chick-fil-A Cobb Salad is the chain’s most-ordered salad and a long-time customer favorite. It layers chopped romaine + iceberg + spring mix with shredded Monterey Jack, crumbled cheddar, hard-boiled eggs, real bacon crumbles, grape tomatoes, charred corn-tortilla strips, and your choice of warm chicken on top.
This page covers exactly how many calories the Cobb has with every dressing, the lowest-cal way to order it, the price in 2026, and a copycat recipe with the famous Avocado Lime Ranch.
Cobb Salad on the menu
Calories with each dressing
Calories below are for the Cobb Salad with grilled chicken (490 cal base). Add the dressing total to get your final number.
| Dressing | Calories added | Total with grilled | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avocado Lime Ranch | 310 | 800 | 4 g |
| Garden Herb Ranch | 280 | 770 | 2 g |
| Creamy Salsa | 270 | 760 | 3 g |
| Honey Mustard | 60 | 550 | 14 g |
| Zesty Apple Cider | 170 | 660 | 15 g |
| Light Italian | 25 | 515 | 3 g |
Cobb by chicken protein choice
| Chicken option | Calories | Protein | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled chicken | 490 | 35 g | Lowest-cal Cobb |
| Spicy fried filet | 640 | 34 g | Bold flavor |
| Chick-n-Strips | 720 | 39 g | Most filling |
| Nuggets (8 ct) | 700 | 38 g | Kid-friendly |
| Grilled nuggets (8 ct) | 570 | 39 g | High-protein, low-cal |
💡 Pro tips & customizations
- Order grilled chicken + Light Italian for a 515-cal Cobb with 35 g protein.
- Sub grilled nuggets for the chicken filet — same price, leaner option.
- Skip the corn-tortilla strips to save 70 cal and 8 g carbs.
- Get dressing on the side and use half — saves 100–150 cal.
- Add a side of Kale Crunch for $2 to push veg + protein ratio higher.
- Cobb tastes best within 30 minutes of being tossed — ask for the bowl unmixed.
Copycat recipe at home
Copycat Chick-fil-A Cobb Salad
Make the Cobb at home in under 20 minutes. The trick is the warm chicken on top of cold lettuce and the smoky lime ranch.
Ingredients· Serves 2 large entrée salads
- 6 cups chopped romaine + iceberg + spring mix
- 2 grilled chicken breasts (or 16 grilled nuggets), warm
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack + sharp cheddar
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup charred corn (or canned, drained)
- ¼ cup crushed corn tortilla chips
- Avocado Lime Ranch (see Salad page recipe)
Steps
- 1.Lay greens in a wide shallow bowl.
- 2.Arrange toppings in stripes: bacon, eggs, tomato, cheese, corn.
- 3.Slice warm grilled chicken and place on top.
- 4.Sprinkle crushed tortilla chips for crunch.
- 5.Drizzle Avocado Lime Ranch or serve on the side.
Fan-inspired recipe — not affiliated with or endorsed by Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a Chick-fil-A Cobb Salad?
The Cobb Salad with grilled chicken contains 490 calories before dressing. Add 25–310 cal depending on dressing — the most popular pairing (Avocado Lime Ranch) brings the total to 800 cal.How much does a Chick-fil-A Cobb Salad cost?
The Cobb Salad costs around $10.49–$11.49 in 2026 depending on market. Substituting Chick-n-Strips adds about $1.50.What’s the lowest-calorie way to order a Cobb Salad?
Grilled chicken + Light Italian dressing + skip the corn-tortilla strips comes to about 445 calories with 35 g protein — the leanest possible Cobb.How much protein is in the Cobb Salad?
35 g protein with grilled chicken. Sub Chick-n-Strips for 39 g, or grilled nuggets for the same 39 g at lower calories.Is the Cobb Salad keto-friendly?
Yes, with two tweaks: skip the corn-tortilla strips and choose a low-carb dressing (Garden Herb Ranch or Avocado Lime Ranch). That keeps net carbs under 8 g.Is Cobb Salad gluten-free at Chick-fil-A?
At the recipe level, yes — if you skip the corn-tortilla strips. The grilled chicken and listed dressings are gluten-free, but cross-contact in the kitchen is possible.What dressing is best on Cobb Salad?
Avocado Lime Ranch is the most popular and Chick-fil-A’s recommended pairing. For lower cal, swap to Light Italian; for low-carb keep Garden Herb Ranch.Can I make a Chick-fil-A Cobb Salad at home?
Yes — see the copycat recipe above. The key items are grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, Monterey Jack/cheddar, and Avocado Lime Ranch.Does the Cobb Salad come with bread?
No bread is included — the crunch comes from a small pack of corn tortilla strips. You can request to skip them.Where can I order a Cobb Salad near me?
Every standalone Chick-fil-A serves the Cobb Salad. Use the locator to find a Chick-fil-A near me — mall and airport stores may not stock the salad menu.
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