Chick-fil-A Spicy Southwest Salad
This is your best guide to the nutrition, ingredients, and allergens in a Chick-fil-A Southwest Salad with grilled chicken.
This fresh-made salad includes mixed greens, grape tomatoes, grated cheese, and a blend of roasted corn, black beans, poblano chiles, and red bell peppers. It’s topped with sliced spicy grilled chicken filet.
Although customers may choose from a variety of salad dressings, the fast food giant recommends topping the salad with the Creamy Salsa dressing.
One Spicy Southwest Salad with grilled chicken and dressing contains 550 calories, 49 grams of fat, 27 grams of carbohydrates, and 33 grams of protein.
Read this guide for a complete overview of the calories, nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in the popular salad on Chick-fil-A’s menu.
Southwest Salad Nutritional Information
Unless otherwise noted, nutritional information in this guide is based on a single serving measured as one Southwest Salad with spicy grilled chicken filet.
NUTRITION INFO
680 Calories
% Daily Value
|
Saturated Fat |
50% |
HIGH |
|
Cholesterol |
33% |
high |
|
Sodium |
68% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
When topped with grilled chicken, the salad contains a total of 680 calories, including all standard toppings and one serving of the creamy salsa dressing. The dressing alone contains 290 calories.
Here is a summary of the number of calories by macronutrient in one salad:
Chick-fil-A Southwest Salad
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and ProteinThe summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Chick-fil-A fast food restaurant. Calories may vary as a result of how the salad is prepared.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 680 CALORIES
Calories Vary Based on Selected Chicken
Nutritional value and calories will vary based on any substitutions, including type of protein or a different salad dressing.
Here is a summary of total calories based on chicken options at Chick-fil-A:
Calories Based on Selected Chicken Option
| SPICY SOUTHWEST SALAD with | CALORIES |
|---|---|
| No Dressing, No Protein | 280 |
| No Protein | 570 |
| Spicy Grilled Filet | 680 |
| Grilled Filet | 680 |
| Grilled Nuggets | 700 |
| Chick-fil-A Filet | 830 |
| Nuggets | 830 |
| Spicy Filet | 850 |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips | 880 |
Total Fat
Chick-fil-A’s Spicy Southwest Salad has 49 grams of total fat, including 10 grams of saturated fat. That is high.
For context, Dietary Guidelines for Americans developed by USDA and the Dept. of Health & Human Services, recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to no more than 10% of total calories.
Saturated Fat
There are approximately 90 calories derived from saturated fat in one serving of this salad.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, diets that are high in saturated fat are linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Cholesterol and Sodium
A single serving of the salad contains 100 milligrams of cholesterol. In addition, the Southwest Salad contains 1,570 milligrams of sodium.
The amount of both nutrients per serving is considered high.
Here is the nutritional information in a Chick-fil-A Spicy Southwest salad topped with spicy grilled chicken fillet and tossed with Creamy Salsa dressing.
Nutrition Facts
1 Salad with Grilled Chicken
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
680 |
% Daily Value
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Total Fat |
49g |
63% |
|
Saturated Fat |
10g |
50% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
100mg |
33% |
|
Sodium |
1570mg |
68% |
|
Carbohydrates |
27g |
10% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
7g |
25% |
|
Total Sugars |
7g | |
|
Protein |
33g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Southwest Salad Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here are the main ingredients in a Chick-fil-A Southwest Salad with spicy grilled chicken. Ingredients may vary by location.
Ingredients in salad blend:Romaine Lettuce, Green Cabbage, Green and Red Leaf Lettuce, Grape Tomatoes, Corn, Black Beans, Red Pepper, Poblano Pepper, Cheese, Chili Lime Pepitas, and Tortilla Strips.
Ingredients in creamy salsa dressing:Soybean Oil, Roasted Tomato Puree, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Egg Yolk, Salt, Jalapeno Pepper, Acetic Acid, Sugar, Dehydrated Onion, Spice, Dehydrated Garlic, Cilantro, Dehydrated Onion, Dehydrated Green Bell Pepper, Lime Juice Concentrate, Dehydrated Red Bell Pepper, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (preservatives), Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor, Calcium Disodium EDTA (added to protect flavor), and Paprika.
Read below for the list of ingredients used to prepare the chicken, cheese, tortilla strips, and chili lime pepitas.
Chicken
The grilled chicken is made with boneless skinless chicken breast that contains up to 15% of a unique solution.
Cheese
The blend of shredded cheese contains the following ingredients: Potato Starch, Powdered Cellulose (to prevent caking), and Natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor).
Both cheese have the same ingredients. Cheddar cheese also contains Annatto for color.
Ingredients in cheddar and monterey jack cheeses:Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes. (Cheddar cheese also contains annatto.)
Chili Lime Pepitas
Ingredients:Pumpkin Seeds, Vegetable Oil, and Chipotle Lime Seasoning.
Tortilla Strips
Ingredients in tortilla strips:Corn Masa Flour, Sunflower, Safflower and/or Canola Oil, Seasoning, Red 40, and Blue 1.
What is Monosodium Glutamate?
Monosodium Glutamate (an ingredient used in Chick-fil-A’s chicken), often referred to as simply MSG, is the sodium salt of glutamic acid.
Glutamic acid is an amino acid found naturally in animal (including humans) and plant proteins. It’s a key component in seaweed extract, the origin of producing MSG, which is used to enhance flavors in foods.
MSG is produced through the fermentation and neutralization of glutamic acid found in plant-based products such as corn, sugar cane, or sugar beets.
Allergens
The salad with spicy grilled chicken filet is made with ingredients that include milk and soy. In addition, the Creamy Salsa Dressing contains egg.
Fast Food Salads
Nutritional Values of Fast Food Salads
Here is a great table of nutritional information to easily compare the salad options at popular fast food restaurants.
Use the small arrows in the top row to sort the data by restaurant, calories, fat, carbs, or protein.
| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panera Bread | Southwest Chicken Ranch | 670 | 45g | 34g | 31g | 1040mg |
| Wendy’s | Southwest Avocado Salad | 560 | 39g | 16g | 40g | 1250mg |
| Chick-fil-A | Market Salad with Grilled Chicken | 550 | 31g | 42g | 28g | 1010mg |
| Wendy’s | Apple Pecan Salad | 530 | 27g | 44g | 31g | 1350mg |
| Wendy’s | Parmesan Caesar Salad | 530 | 37g | 15g | 33g | 1340mg |
| Panera Bread | Asian Sesame Salad with Chicken | 450 | 24g | 26g | 32g | 1030mg |
| Panera Bread | Greek Salad | 420 | 36g | 17g | 8g | 1130mg |
| Panera Bread | Caesar Salad | 410 | 30g | 24g | 12g | 870mg |
| TacoTime | Chicken Taco Salad | 310 | 14g | 26g | 21g | 450mg |
| Whataburger | Apple & Cranberry Salad with Chicken | 385 | 12g | 39g | 32g | 770mg |
| Firehouse Subs | Hook & Ladder Salad | 250 | 8g | 21g | 30g | 880mg |
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Chick-fil-A.