How Many Calories Are in a Caesar Salad?
The lettuce in a Caesar salad is about 15 calories. Everything else is not. A restaurant entree Caesar runs 700 to 900 calories with chicken, and the dressing alone accounts for 300 to 400 of that. It is the clearest example of a dish whose reputation and its actual numbers point in opposite directions.
Side Caesar
180-250 cal
Entree Caesar
500-700 cal
With grilled chicken
700-900 cal
Dressing alone (3 tbsp)
~300 cal
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How do I order one that is actually light?
Dressing on the side is the only change that moves the number meaningfully. Using half of what is served cuts 150-200 calories, more than skipping the croutons and the parmesan combined.
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