Panera Bread Southwest Caesar Salad With Chicken

The Southwest Caesar Salad from Panera Bread is made with romaine lettuce, fresh avocado and fresh cilantro. It includes chicken and grated Parmesan cheese, and is tossed with a Caesar dressing. The salad is topped with crispy blue corn tortilla strips.

There is a total of 630 calories in one salad. Continue reading below for a complete overview of the nutrition facts, calories, ingredients, and allergens in this menu item from Panera Bread.

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Nutrition

Calories in Southwest Caesar Salad

There are 630 calories in the Southwest Caesar Salad with Chicken (including the salad dressing). The highest proportion of calories is from fat. The 48 grams of fat contribute about 425 calories, or about 67% of the total. Protein contributes 19% of the total calories, and the remaining 14% comes from carbohydrates.

Fat: 425 calories
Carbs: 85 calories
Protein: 120 calories
Total: 630 calories

The caloric breakout by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label sourced from the restaurant. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how it’s prepared, or due to topping choices.

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Sodium

The Southwest Caesar Salad with Chicken contains a fairly high amount of sodium. One serving has 980 milligrams of sodium. That amount of sodium is 40% of the daily value recommended by the FDA (based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet).

Nutrition Facts Label

Serving Size1Taco Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories630

% Daily Value *

Total Fat48g

74%

Saturated Fat10g

50%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol120mg

40%

Sodium980mg

41%

Total Carbohydrate22g

Dietary Fiber8g

32%

Sugar4g

Protein32g

64%

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Ingredients and Allergens in Salad

Southwest Caesar Salad Ingredients

Here is the list of ingredients in a Southwest Casesar Salad (with chicken) from Panera Bread.

Romaine Lettuce, Avocado, Cilantro
Seasoned Grilled Chicken: Chicken Breast Meat With Rib Meat, Water, Rice Starch, Vinegar, Seasoning (salt, rice starch, potato starch, dextrose and natural flavor), Sea Salt, Dextrose, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper
Caesar Dressing: Soybean Oil, Water, Worcestershire Sauce [distilled vinegar, molasses, sugar, water, salt, onion juice (onion juice, salt), anchovy, garlic, cloves, spice, tamarind extract, natural flavors, chili pepper extract], Egg Yolks, Red Wine Vinegar, Garlic, Garlic Juice, Egg Yolk Solids, Onion Juice, Salt, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Anchovy Extract, Black Pepper, Xanthan Gum, Mustard Seed, Garlic Powder, Turmeric, Paprika, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Citric Acid, Olive Oil, Acetic Acid, Nisin And Natamycin (preserves freshness), Celery Seed
Grated Parmesan: Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzymes
Chipotle Aioli: Soybean Oil, Water, Chipotle Pepper Puree (water, chipotle pepper), Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Garlic, Paprika, Chipotle Pepper, Xanthan Gum, Mustard Seed, Dehydrated Onion
Blue Corn Tortilla Strips: Blue Corn Masa Flour, Sunflower, Safflower and/or Canola Oil, Sea Salt

What is Xanthan Gum?

Xanthan Gum is a polysaccharide (a long-chain carbohydrate) that is derived from a bacteria and developed through a process of fermentation.

It’s often used a food additive for its thickening and stabilizing properties. Xanthan Gum is added to certain foods to help prevent the ingredients from separating (for example, the ingredients in a smoothie beverage).

This additive is often found in salad dressing, syrups, batters and breading, candies, and baked goods. It’s also used in the production of non-food products such as toothpaste and cosmetics.

Allergens

The salad and dressing is made with ingredients that include egg, milk, and fish (Caesar dressing is made with anchovies).

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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.