Complete guide to the Chick fil A salad menu: explore entrée salads (Cobb, Market, Spicy Southwest), the superfood Kale Crunch Side, dressing calorie rankings, morning availability, and healthy diet customization tips.
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Chick-fil-A offers three signature entrée salad bowls crafted with chopped greens and premium toppings, plus lighter side salads. Every entrée salad comes with your choice of protein and two dressing packets.
Mixed greens topped with chicken nuggets, bacon, hard-boiled egg, avocado, and blue cheese crumbles.
Mixed greens with grilled chicken, apples, berries, blue cheese, and harvest nut granola.
Fresh greens with spicy grilled chicken, roasted corn, black beans, and a zesty dressing.
Click any salad below to access our dedicated nutritional breakdown, protein calorie splits, ingredient tables, and copycat recipes:
Chopped mixed greens topped with shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, crispy bacon, sliced hard-boiled egg, grape tomatoes, roasted corn kernels, and crispy bell peppers.
Fresh mixed greens topped with spicy chicken, shredded Pepper Jack and Cheddar cheeses, roasted corn & black bean salsa, poblano chiles, and crunchy chili-lime pepitas & tortilla strips.
Fresh bed of romaine and baby greens topped with crumbled blue cheese, sliced red and green apples, blueberries, and strawberries, served with roasted nut granola & glazed pecans.
A nutritious superfood blend of curly Tuscan lacinato kale and crisp green cabbage, tossed in an apple cider & Dijon mustard vinaigrette and topped with roasted salted almonds.
Chick-fil-A salad prices vary by restaurant location, franchise market, and your choice of protein. The table below outlines average pricing across US locations:
| Salad Item | Estimated Price | Calories (Base) | Protein (g) | Included Dressings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobb Salad | $9.85 – $11.49 | 430–540 cal | 35g – 39g | 2 Packets included (Avocado Lime Ranch default) |
| Spicy Southwest Salad | $9.95 – $11.69 | 450–550 cal | 34g – 37g | 2 Packets included (Creamy Salsa default) |
| Market Salad | $9.95 – $11.59 | 330–450 cal | 28g – 31g | 2 Packets included (Apple Cider Vinaigrette default) |
| Kale Crunch Salad (Side) | $3.65 – $4.29 | 170 cal | 3g | Pre-tossed with Apple Cider Dijon Dressing |
| Side Salad | $3.85 – $4.95 | 160 cal | 6g | 1 Packet of dressing included |
* Extra dressing packets beyond the 2 included with entrée salads typically cost $0.35–$0.50 each. Check our full Chick-fil-A price list for updates.
Your choice of dressing drastically shifts the nutritional profile of your meal. Dressing calories range from 25 calories (Light Italian) up to 310 calories (Avocado Lime Ranch).
Creamy ranch blended with avocado, lime, and spices. Most popular dressing, highest in calories.
Zesty southwest blend of tomatoes, cumin, and peppers crafted specially for the Southwest Salad.
Traditional creamy buttermilk ranch loaded with garlic, onion, and fresh garden herbs.
Tangy apple cider vinegar sweetened with real fruit juice and spices. Pairs with berries.
Rich dark balsamic blend with herb seasoning; excellent lower-calorie choice.
The lowest calorie salad dressing on the menu (~25 cal per packet).
Sweet honey mustard profile with zero fat grams.
Bold chili heat with sweet undertones for a kick without dairy fat.
Chick-fil-A entrée salads are naturally high-protein. By controlling the chicken preparation and dressing amount, you can tailor your meal for weight loss, muscle building, or ketogenic eating:
Market Salad with Grilled Filet (330 cal) paired with Light Italian Dressing (25 cal).
Cobb Salad with Grilled Nuggets (470 cal) or Grilled Filet (430 cal) paired with Light Balsamic.
Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken (no corn, no crispy bell peppers) + Avocado Lime Ranch.
For granular macro tables, see our calories lookup and full nutrition guide.
Chick-fil-A salads are among the highest quality and most nutrient-dense options in the quick-service restaurant industry. Unlike pre-packaged salads stored for days in plastic clamshells, Chick-fil-A prepares its greens and toppings fresh daily in restaurant prep kitchens.
However, a salad's health profile depends heavily on your customization:
No, Chick-fil-A does not serve salads in the morning. Entrée salads and side salads are exclusively lunch and dinner menu items.
Morning kitchens focus on biscuits, Chick-n-Minis, hash browns, and breakfast burritos. Entrée salad assembly lines are not operational.
All entrée salads (Cobb, Market, Spicy Southwest), sides, and dressing varieties are prepared to order until restaurant closing (~10:00 PM).
All Chick-fil-A locations are closed on Sundays to allow employees a day of rest.
Learn more about restaurant switch times in our lunch hours guide.
Yes. Chick-fil-A salads are completely safe to consume. Produce is sourced from certified agricultural partners adhering to strict Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards. Historical questions regarding lettuce recalls (e.g., the 2018 multi-state supplier Cyclospora advisory) were resolved years ago with enhanced grower traceability.
Yes, Chick-fil-A salads are generally pregnancy-safe because chicken is thoroughly cooked to safe internal temperatures (>165°F) and cheeses used (Monterey Jack, cheddar, pepper jack) are pasteurized. For optimal food safety, request dressing on the side and consume salads fresh rather than storing leftovers.
Chick-fil-A retired its legendary traditional Chicken Salad Sandwich in September 2017. If you crave the original taste made with boiled chicken breast, celery, relish, and mayonnaise, view our comprehensive history and official copycat recipe.
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