DATA-DRIVEN GUIDE

Fast-food salads under 600 calories

These menu items are listed as salads and have fewer than 600 calories. Dressing may be separate depending on the restaurant, so read each item description and confirm before ordering.Menu data is reviewed daily. Nutrition can vary by location and customization.

Firehouse Subs

Firehouse Salad with Grilled Chicken

Romaine lettuce, tomato, red & green bell peppers, cucumber, shredded cheese, and grilled chicken.

Calories: 380
Protein: 57g
Carbs: 14g
Sodium: 1,690mg

El Pollo Loco

Street Corn Double Pollo Salad

The Street Corn Double Pollo Salad brings together citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken with super greens, avocado, corn and red peppers, cotija cheese, chili lime seasoning, and salsa fresca. Offering fresh flavor and plenty of texture, it's a satisfying option made to enjoy any time.

Calories: 390
Protein: 53g
Carbs: 16g
Sodium: 1,590mg

El Pollo Loco

Mexican Caesar Double Pollo Salad

The Mexican Caesar Double Pollo Salad blends citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken with super greens, avocado, cotija cheese, tortilla strips, chili lime seasoning, and salsa fresca. It is served with the creamy Mexican Caesar dressing.

Calories: 346
Protein: 52g
Carbs: 9g
Sodium: 1,471mg

WaBa Grill

Spicy Asian Salad

Arcadian blend salad with edamame kimchi, veggies, grilled white meat chicken, and spicy sesame dressing.

Calories: 420
Protein: 49g
Carbs: 30g
Sodium: 1,230mg

Culver's

Cranberry Bacon Bleu Salad

Crisp and colorful mixed greens salads with generous toppings are fresh, flavorful and satisfying.

Calories: 390
Protein: 46g
Carbs: 18g
Sodium: 1,490mg

WaBa Grill

Signature House Salad

Arcadian blend salad with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, carrots, and grilled white meat chicken.

Calories: 320
Protein: 44g
Carbs: 20g
Sodium: 240mg

Whataburger

Cobb Salad

Crispy chicken, hard-boiled egg, shredded cheese, bacon, tomatoes, and carrots over mixed greens.

Calories: 540
Protein: 44g
Carbs: 20g
Sodium: 1,010mg

Culver's

Chicken Cashew Salad

Crisp and colorful mixed greens salads with generous toppings are fresh, flavorful and satisfying.

Calories: 430
Protein: 41g
Carbs: 17g
Sodium: 1,020mg

Bojangles

Grilled Chicken Salad

A fresh salad topped with grilled chicken.

Calories: 360
Protein: 40g
Carbs: 9g
Sodium: 1,180mg

Panera Bread

Whole Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken

Mixed greens and crisp romaine topped with grilled chicken, grape tomatoes, pickled red onions, fresh avocado, applewood smoked bacon, and a hard-boiled egg with green goddess dressing on the side.

Calories: 580
Protein: 40g
Carbs: 30g
Sodium: 1,980mg

Culver's

Garden Fresco Salad with Grilled Chicken

Crisp and colorful mixed greens salads with generous toppings are fresh, flavorful and satisfying.

Calories: 330
Protein: 39g
Carbs: 19g
Sodium: 1,090mg

Firehouse Subs

Italian with Grilled Chicken Salad

Grilled chicken breast, Genoa salami, romaine, sliced tomato, red & green bell peppers, cucumber, and shredded cheese.

Calories: 410
Protein: 39g
Carbs: 13g
Sodium: 1,580mg

CAVA

Greek Salad Bowl

Fresh Mediterranean salad with grilled chicken, greens, and feta.

Calories: 580
Protein: 37g
Carbs: 19g
Sodium: 1,810mg

Wendy's

Parmesan Caesar Salad

Made fresh daily with romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, Italian cheeses, a crunchy Parmesan crumble (crouton), and creamy Caesar dressing. One bite will tell diners why it’s king of more than just the Romaines.

Calories: 520
Protein: 34g
Carbs: 15g
Sodium: 1,240mg

Dairy Queen

Bowl Grilled Chicken Salad

A lighter salad option featuring grilled chicken, perfect for those seeking a healthier meal choice.

Calories: 260
Protein: 32g
Carbs: 9g
Sodium: 940mg

Whataburger

Garden Salad

Fresh Romaine lettuce and grape tomatoes combined with matchstick carrots and mild shredded cheddar cheese. It is served with the choice of Ranch, Fat-free Ranch, Jalapeño Ranch, 1000 Island, Honey Mustard, Creamy Pepper, Low-fat Herb Vinaigrette, Low-fat Honey Pepper Vinaigrette or Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Calories: 290
Protein: 32g
Carbs: 13g
Sodium: 790mg

Jack in the Box

Southwest Salad with Crispy Chicken Strips

Mixed greens with crispy chicken strips, tomatoes, shredded carrots, shredded cheddar, roasted corn, black beans, tortilla strips & Southwest dressing.

Calories: 500
Protein: 32g
Carbs: 44g
Sodium: 1,340mg

Subway

Honey Mustard Salad

Tender Rotisserie-style chicken, Monterey cheddar cheese, pickles, Honey Mustard sauce, lettuce, tomatoes & onion served on Subway's freshly baked Artisan bread.

Calories: 480
Protein: 31g
Carbs: 19g
Sodium: 1,390mg

Wendy's

Apple Pecan Salad

Made fresh daily with Wendy’s signature lettuce blend, crisp red and green apples, dried cranberries, roasted pecans, crumbled blue cheese, and grilled chicken, all topped with a Pomegranate Vinaigrette dressing. An unbeatable pick.

Calories: 510
Protein: 31g
Carbs: 43g
Sodium: 1,160mg

QDOBA

Citrus Lime Chicken Salad

Flame-grilled adobo chicken served on fresh romaine lettuce and black beans, topped with chile corn salsa, freshly made pico de gallo, citrus lime vinaigrette, and crispy tortilla strips.

Calories: 540
Protein: 31g
Carbs: 49g
Sodium: 1,210mg

Firehouse Subs

Firehouse Salad with Ham

Romaine lettuce, tomato, red & green bell peppers, cucumber, shredded cheese, and Virginia honey ham.

Calories: 290
Protein: 30g
Carbs: 27g
Sodium: 950mg

Jack in the Box

Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken

Mixed greens with grilled chicken strips, tomatoes, shredded carrots, shredded cheddar, roasted corn, black beans, tortilla strips & Southwest dressing.

Calories: 290
Protein: 30g
Carbs: 25g
Sodium: 800mg

Bojangles

Homestyle Tenders Salad

3 Chicken breast tenderloins served on a bed of fresh romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce and red cabbage. It is topped with cucumber slices, shredded carrots, grape tomatoes and Monterey Cheddar cheese.

Calories: 480
Protein: 30g
Carbs: 32g
Sodium: 1,020mg

Subway

Chicken & Bacon Ranch Salad

Tender Rotisserie-style chicken, Monterey cheddar cheese, bacon, Peppercorn Ranch, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on Subway's freshly baked Artisan bread.

Calories: 490
Protein: 30g
Carbs: 14g
Sodium: 1,020mg

How we selected these items

We start with the restaurant-published menu items that match this guide's calorie, protein, and meal-type rules. No single restaurant gets more than three spots, so one large menu cannot take over the list. Here, fast food includes supported quick-service and fast-casual chains; full-service restaurants are excluded. Substitutions, regional recipes, and cross-contact are not reflected, so confirm important nutrition and allergen information with the restaurant.

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